2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
A. Backup Lamp
B. Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-12 for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net hooks holding the
trunk trim.
3. Remove the three wing nuts, which hold the
taillamp assembly, from inside the vehicle.
4. Remove the taillamp assembly.
5. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp
assembly by lifting the release tab.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
7. Pull the bulb from the socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 2 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
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