TV removal from mount

[Teenz2]

Hello everyone!
Newbie to this group.
Looking for some help or guidance.
I have a 2018 Retreat 391Loft. The summit tv in the living area went out. It is on a wall mount. That area is so tight and the tv only swivels a tiny bit. I found what tools I will need but no where can I find how to do this to replace the tv. One of those tools is a mirror the space is so tight. Already dreading this job, can anyone who has possibly done this give me any tips or insight please.

[wrvond]

A short phillips head screwdriver is your friend. There should be four pan head screws, two on top of the mount plate and two at the bottom. Loosen the top ones just a half turn or so then remove the two bottom ones. Lift the television straight up to free it from the mount and pull straight away from it.

[wiredgeorge]

Since your current mount doesn't turn much or come out, go to Walmart and buy an articulating mount that does and is rated for weight to hold your new television. I bought mine at Harbor Freight and it comes out over a foot and you can turn it about 30 degrees,

[flybouy]

I have an old flat ratcheting box wrench with ¼" box end and a 5/16" box on the other. It's great for tight spaces as I put 1/4" drive phillips bit in at and tape over the back end of the bit. I can fit it into tight spaces and it cuts down on my cursing.

[Teenz2]

Originally Posted by wrvond

A short phillips head screwdriver is your friend. There should be four pan head screws, two on top of the mount plate and two at the bottom. Loosen the top ones just a half turn or so then remove the two bottom ones. Lift the television straight up to free it from the mount and pull straight away from it.

Thank you! You are my hero!
!

[Teenz2]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

Since your current mount doesn't turn much or come out, go to Walmart and buy an articulating mount that does and is rated for weight to hold your new television. I bought mine at Harbor Freight and it comes out over a foot and you can turn it about 30 degrees,

Wiredgeorge
I have a harbor frieght near me. I will check that out. But another question please. Are these mounts universal~ will the new ine fit my Samsing 50” I bought? Thank you

[Teenz2]

Originally Posted by flybouy

I have an old flat ratcheting box wrench with ¼" box end and a 5/16" box on the other. It's great for tight spaces as I put 1/4" drive phillips bit in at and tape over the back end of the bit. I can fit it into tight spaces and it cuts down on my cursing.

Flybouy
Great advice thank you. I have already done plenty of cursing at this asinine tv mount design. You can not even see the wires behind the tv. I had to take a picture. I bought a sound bar and getting that hooked up was a nightmare and I gave tiny hands!
Going to give this a try. Thank you!

[wrvond]

Originally Posted by Teenz2

Wiredgeorge
I have a harbor frieght near me. I will check that out. But another question please. Are these mounts universal~ will the new ine fit my Samsing 50” I bought? Thank you

They aren't what I'd call "universal". When you purchase a mount kit it comes with a variety of screws to fit the screws holes on the majority of televisions. They also often come with extension bars to increase the likely hood of fitting pretty much any TV out there.
Since your mount came with the trailer as did the TV, the installer probably threw away the "extra" parts he didn't need.
About all you can do is lay the new TV face down on a soft towel, remove the bracket from the wall and see if you can line it up with four holes equidistant from the center of the TV. Hurdle two will be checking to see if your existing screws are the correct diameter and thread pitch for the holes in the TV.

Good luck!

[spicercars]

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