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2023 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement



Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

Caution

Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.

Halogen Bulbs

Warning

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

LED Lighting

This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

1. Sidemarker Lamp

2. Low-Beam Headlamp

3. High-Beam Headlamp

Headlamps (Except Premier)

To replace one of the headlamp bulbs:

1. Open the hood. 

2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.

3. For the passenger side bulb, remove the engine air cleaner housing by gripping firmly and pulling straight up.

4. Remove the cover from the back of the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.

5. Press the retaining tab on the electrical connector to disconnect.

6. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise.

7. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–6 to reinstall.

Headlamps (Premier)

See your dealer for replacement.

Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps

See your dealer for replacement.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)

Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamp and Back-Up Lamp

1. Back-Up Lamp 2. Taillamp

1. Open the trunk. 

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.

Stoplamp/Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp

1. Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lamp 2. Sidemarker Lamp

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.

To replace any one of these bulbs:

1. Open the trunk. 

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. 

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.

License Plate Lamp

To replace one of these bulbs:

Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar

1. Push the release tab toward the lamp assembly.

2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.

3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly.

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket.

5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly.

6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab locks into place.

Headlamp Aiming

Front Headlamp Aiming

Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is necessary, see your dealer.


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