Light control in the off position, remove lens cover retaining screw (I used a small Phillips screwdriver) dropped the light fixture, (the wires allow about 6 inches of free play) disengaged the light socket to allow easy removal and replacement of the bulb, reinstalled the socket, turned on the switch to insure that the bulb illuminated and reinstalled the lens cover. I would advise using a tissue to handle the replacement bulb as oil from your fingers transferred to the bulb can shorten it's life span.