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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Aveo 🢒 Service and Appearance Care 🢒 Bulb Replacement 🢒 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Hatchback

To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback:

  1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.

    2. Object Number: 2087204 Size: B1
  2. Pull down on the lamp assembly while holding the end of the bracket.
  3. Remove the lens cover using a flat head screwdriver.
  4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder.
  5. Install the new bulb.
  6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Sedan

To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan:

  1. Open the trunk. See Trunk for more information.
  2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing. Disconnect the wiring harness connector before removing the lamp housing.

    3. Object Number: 1765216 Size: B2
  3. Remove the five screws and the reflector assembly.
  4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder.
  5. Install the new bulb.
  6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.