To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following:

1. From inside the vehicle, locate the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL) housing on the underside of the rear window shelf.



2. Pry off the lamp housing with a flat tool.
3. Remove the bulb socket.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the CHMSL.
7. Push the CHMSL housing back into its original position.

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Sedan

To replace a CHMSL bulb on a sedan model, do the following:

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk for more information.



2. Remove the two screws which are recessed on the underside of the decklid.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector before you remove the lamp housing.
4. Remove the lamp housing.
5. Remove the two screws and the reflector assembly.
6. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket.
7. Install the new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the lamp assembly.