2001 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 282

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Models Without a Spoiler) To change the bulb, do the following: 1. Open the trunk and view the access hole under the rear shelf. 2. Remove the bulb socket by twisting it in either direction, then pull down. 3. Remove the bulb and replace it. 4. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the CHMSL. Taillamps and Rear Turn Signal Lamps Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Models With a Spoiler) To change the bulb, do the following: 1. Use a TORXR screwdriver to unscrew the bulb assembly from the spoiler. 2. Gently pull out the bulb assembly. 3. Remove the bulb(s) by gently wiggling the bulb(s) from the assembly. 4. Replace the bulb(s) and reverse these steps to reinstall the bulb assembly. To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the fastener which holds down the trunk trim. On vehicles without a convenience net, pry the fastener loose. (On vehicles with a convenience net, remove the net and unscrew the fastener.) Then pull down the trunk trim. 2. Remove the taillamp bulb assembly by turning it one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 6-37