Folks,
It was easy for me to replace the ceiling fan/light in the upstairs
bathroom as I could attack if from the attic, where everything was right
there and open for me. I now would like to do the same with the ceiling
fan/light in the downstairs bathroom (1st floor), but my problem is that I
don't have the handy attic to get at it from. I took off the cover from
the existing light/fan, and I see the box, which is about the same size as
the hole cut in the wallboard ceiling. I just do not see how I can get
the box out without ripping apart the ceiling. I would really like to be
able to do this without messing with the ceiling wall if I can.

What to do? Has anyone done this and what was your strategy?
Thanks for any help here,
Tomes