2008-2012
Chevy Malibu Dome Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out overhead dome
light bulb in a 7th generation (2008 to 2012) GM Chevrolet Malibu sedan.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 Malibu Dome Light Bulb |
 Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
 Pry Out Dome Light Lens Cover |
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automotive maintenance "how-to" guide was specifically written to
assist owners of the 7th generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012)
General Motors Chevrolet Malibu in replacing a burnt out overhead
dome light bulb. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Cruze, Sonic, Volt, Impala, Corvette, Camaro, Tahoe, Colorado, Equinox, Traverse, Buick Regal, Enclave, LaCrosse, GMC Acadia, Terrain, Yukon, Cadillac CTS, ATS, XTS, Escalade, Pontiac Grand Prix, Grand Am, G6, G5, G8, Oldsmobile Alero, Silhouette, Bravada, Aurora, and Intrigue may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement dome light bulb is part # 561 from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE and ACDelco. I recommend the Sylvania 561 Long Life light bulbs. The only tool needed to replace the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the translucent dome light lens cover. |
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 Lens Cover Removed |
 Dome Light Bulb Exposed |
 # 561 Rigid Loop Base Bulb |
| Insert the blade of
the flathead screwdriver into one of the notches in between the lens cover
and the dome light housing near the front of the vehicle. Gently pry out the lens cover. If you have trouble removing the lens cover, remove and re-insert the blade of the screwdriver at several points around the lens cover. |
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 Unhook Wire Loop |
 Old Dome Light Bulb Removed |
 Dome Light Bulb Socket |
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| Press on one of the metal power prongs and gently unhook the old dome light bulb to remove it. | ||
 Install New # 561 Bulb |
 New Bulb Installed |
 Test New Dome Light Bulb |
| Place one loop of
the new # 561 bulb over a power prong and then pull the other loop over the
other power prong to install the bulb. If you would like to have a brighter dome light, install a compatible replacement 561 LED bulb. Test the new dome light bulb by pressing the unlock button on the key fob or open the car door. |
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 Re-Install Dome Light Cover |
 Snap Lens Cover In Place |
 Open Door - Test New Bulb |
| Line up the dome
light lens cover over the housing and gently snap the cover back in place. Please
check out my other
2008-2012 Chevy Malibu Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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