Modern recessed halogen lights often have a plastic collar with three tabs.
Removing recessed ceiling light fittings.
Remove the recessed light fixture.
Remove the old trim from the outer ring of the housing.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot and push up toward the ceiling.
Reach into the recessed light housing and grab one of the coil springs.
Squeeze the side spring clips to remove the light housing.
Some recessed led light fixtures can be pulled directly out of the ceiling.
Do this with all the springs.
Inside the recessed light are four black clips that hold the fixture into the ceiling and each clip has a small slot.
Attempt to pry the light fixture from the springs by pulling down with your hands.
Unscrew the screws or nuts holding the fixture base to the ceiling box.
Unscrew the old bulb from the recessed lighting housing.
Using the flathead screwdriver or razor knife loosen the paint by moving around the metal collar where it attaches to the ceiling.
Press your fingers against these tabs and rotate counterclockwise.
Once you have access to the bulb grip the base and the wire and wiggle them apart.
You should see the light socket at the top of the well.
Remove the light bulb cover and bulbs from the fixture.
Lift the spring upward then unhook it from its slot in the housing.