4.
Remove Old Thermostat Terminals
After all wires have been labeled, carefully
remove the wiring and any mounting or back
plate from the old thermostat.
Tip: Wrap the wires around a pencil to prevent
them from falling into the wall space
Note: If you intend to paint the mounting
surface, now is the best time to do so to insure
complete wall coverage behind and around the
thermostat without the use of a back plate.