How do you change a tail light in a 2005 chevy malibu. I can't figure out how to get to it?

Inside the trunk, where the lamp is located, there are a couple of thumbscrews that hold the trunk liner in place. Remove them and pull the liner away to reveal the back of the taillight. On the light socket there may be a lock tab which will have to be depressed before the socket can be twisted out. Once removed from the lens assembly you will see the bulb in its socket. A small flat blade screwdriver may be required to remove the bulb from the socket. Gently pry out the bulb at the plastic base only. DO NOT PRY ON THE GLASS!!! Make sure you replace the bulb with the same type and wattage. The GE number will be marked on the plastic base of the bulb. i.e. 4157, 3157, etc.


Install the new bulb and check to see if it works before reinstalling everything.


Assembly is the reverse of the above.


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Inside the lining in the trunk.How do you change a tail light in a 2005 chevy malibu. I can't figure out how to get to it?
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