Replacing A Circuit Breaker In A Live Panel. Position the end without a screw under the hook on the breaker box panel and pivot the breaker down until it clicks into place securely. Clip the new circuit breaker in place.
Clip the new circuit breaker in place. Remove the metal frame around the circuit breakers by loosening the screws on the electrical panel. Always assume that wires are live.
Re insert the new breaker and push firmly into position.
Remove the metal frame around the circuit breakers by loosening the screws on the electrical panel. Turn off lights and appliances powered by the circuit. Clip the new circuit breaker in place. Re insert the new breaker and push firmly into position.