Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 4/23/20
Vehicle Care 251
To replace any one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk 0 18.
2. Remove the push pins and pull the trunk
trim away from the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove three hex-nuts from each stud.
4. Remove the lamp by pulling it
straight back.
5. Remove the bulb socket from the
taillamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by
turning the bulb counterclockwise
one-quarter turn and pulling it
straight out.
7. Install a new bulb into the socket.
8. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp
assembly by turning it clockwise.
9. Install the trunk trim, hex nuts, and
push pins.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps (LT and
Premier)
Caution
Improper lamp assembly removal and
installation can cause leaks and water
intrusion which may cause damage to
the taillamp. Do not remove the taillamp
assembly to replace a bulb. Use the trunk
opening to access the bulb.
The stoplamp/taillamp and trunk deck
inboard taillamp are LEDs. To replace, see
your dealer.
Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk 0 18.
2. Remove the push pins and pull back the
trunk deck trim.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning
counterclockwise and pulling straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turning
clockwise.
7. Install the trunk deck trim.