GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Service and Appearance Care 🢒 Bulb Replacement 🢒 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps

Object Number: 809982 Size: B3

  1. Rear Turn Signal Lamp

  2. Taillamp/Stoplamp

  3. Back-Up Lamp

  1. Open the trunk.

    2. Object Number: 809866 Size: A3
  2. Unscrew the fastener located on the inside of the trunk at the rear of the vehicle.
  3. Gently pull back the trunk trim.

    4. Object Number: 809878 Size: B3
  4. Remove the three plastic wing nuts.

    5. Object Number: 809868 Size: B3
  5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose the backplate.

    6. Object Number: 809869 Size: B3
  6. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up on the two upper and two lower tabs.
  7. Gently wiggle the bulb to remove it from the socket. Replace the bulb.
  8. Reverse the steps to reassemble the backplate and attach the taillamp assembly to the vehicle. Make sure that all four tabs of the backplate are securely fastened to the taillamp assembly before reinstalling it on the vehicle.
  9. When securing the lamp assembly back into place, align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn't contact it.
  10. Close the trunk.