To replace a CHMSL bulb: 1. Open the trunk.
2. Press the tabs to release the bulb assembly.
3. Pull the bulb assembly down to access the bulbs.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out.
5. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
6. Align the tabs in the bulb assembly with the assembly in the trunk lid. Push the bulb assembly back into place until it snaps in. You may need to use a tool to guide the tabs into the assembly.
Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. 2007-10 Cobalt & G5
Warning: Gasoline or gasoline
vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is
present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container,
due to possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire
extinguisher nearby.
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