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Headlight bulb replacement

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WILLYANTONY77
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  • 2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
How do you replace the headlight bulb on the car listed above?
Saturday, March 7th, 2020 AT 9:58 AM

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STEVE W.
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The easiest way is to trade the car in. LOL.
GM didn't do anyone a favor on the Malibu. You need to remove the front bumper cover assembly to get to the headlight mounting bolts so you can remove the housings to change the bulbs. You can do one side or make life easier and remove both sides and replace all of the headlight bulbs at once. That way if the new bulb is brighter or a different color output like bright white or one of the high performance types both sides match.
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Saturday, March 7th, 2020 AT 1:26 PM
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JBLIKES
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Electrical problem
2005 Chevy Malibu 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 70k miles

how do I change the headlight in the malibu classic!
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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On the back of hte headlight it is either a bulb or a large ring that holds the bulb in. Both will twist and then remove the bulb. When installing the new one make absolutely sure not to touch the bulb area with your hand or fingers. If you do make sure to wipe it off with alcohol before you install it. Otherwise it will burn out very fast.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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MAXXJACK
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 66,000 MILES
How do I open the Headlamp assembly in order to change the bulb for the signal light?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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JETSA
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The headlight assembly bolts in. You need to remove the bolts to be able to turn the headlight sockets to remove them so that you can replace the bulbs.

This guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-headlight-bulb

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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BARTENDER77
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  • 4 CYL
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  • 27,258 MILES
Im trying to figure out how to replace the headlight bulb on a 2005 Malibu Classic. I cant Figure out how to remove the assembley to even get at the back to change it.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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MARTY-MAR
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I hope you finally found out how to change you headlight bulb and avoided a ticket! If not, let me know. I've got a 2005 LS (new body style. Not the newest 2008 body style) and had the same dilema before reading my owner's manual. If you need help, reply to message.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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JCSTRICK1
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If the owner's manual helps on the regular Malibu in replacing the headlamp, it doesn't on the Malibu Classic. When the two bolts are removed that supposedly allow the headlamp assembly to be pulled out, the headlamp is still connected to that part by the headlamp adustment mechanism and that part is connected to the grill and bumper. Has anyone resolved this issue?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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NDNOUTLAW78
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Look for a pull system on ti should be on the inside part of the assimbily and they lift up then you can change it, hope it helps you out
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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BRIAN_FATE
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Easy as pie. There are two small, square, black clips that hold the assembly. One on each side at the top. Simply pull up on them until they pop loose and the assembly comes right out. Good luck :)
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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GOLDENROD9494
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  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 90,000 MILES
How do I replace my driver's side low beam headlight?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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JDL
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_headlamp_11_1.jpg



Hello, I found the above info in an owners manual.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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MTRDUDE
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 124,473 MILES
I own this vehicle (VIN #1G1ND52J816199867) and can't figure out how to replace the drivers/left side low beam headlamp bulb. I removed the battery to try to gain access to the bulb from the back side but there is sheet metal in the way. I don't see any screws or other fasteners that hold the bezel assembly in place.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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MASTERTECHTIM
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Pull up pins #1 and head light assembly will slide out forward, then replace bulkb and reinstall


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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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MIKEYCO
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
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How do you change the driverside headlight bulb on a 2000 chevy malibu
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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You may need to pull the headlight assembly out then twist the bulb out undoo the electrical and repeat to install. Do not under any circumstances touch the bulb with your hand.
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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RGRANT60
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET MALIBU
Electrical problem
1999 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I am unable to get to the bulbs to twist them out. So does the entire assembly have to be removed? How?
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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LSAUTO
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Here is a locking clip that has to be turned too remove the blubs but be careful not too touch the replacement blubs as this will cause them to go out again hope this helps lsauto
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:16 AM (Merged)
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SKARNQUEEN
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU
I can't get in to the headlight to change out the bulb. I have had three other people look at it. No one can figure out how to change the headlight bulb. I need help!
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Monday, January 11th, 2021 AT 11:17 AM (Merged)
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SKARNQUEEN
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Thanks for the reply. It is a '97 Chevy Malibu. If I can get into the headlight I am confident I can take it from there (following your advice), but the problem is that I can't find a way to get into it! The area behind the headlight is covered with a metal pannel that doesn't have any bolts to remove it or anything. I tried taking off the plastic pannel on the top, but that didn't give me access to anything I needed to get to. How do I get to the bulb!
Thank you so much for your help! What do I do if I can't figure it out?
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