2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - Page 295

Vehicle Care To replace any one of these bulbs: Stoplamp/Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2‑10. 2. Remove the push pins and pull the trunk trim away from the taillamp assembly. 3. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the bulb from the socket by turning the bulb counterclockwise one-quarter turn and pulling it straight out. 5. Install a new bulb into the socket. 6. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 7. Install the trunk trim and push pins. 10-29 License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: A. Stoplamp/Taillamp B. Turn Signal Lamp Notice: 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. Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar 1. Push the release tab (A) toward the lamp assembly. 2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.