2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU bulb

6-30 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
1. With the hood open and the engine off, pull the
fastener out of the plastic splash shield covering the
top of the headlamp assembly and remove it.
2. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by
pulling forward. Use care not to scratch the vehicle
with the lamp or the lamp with the fender.

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4. Press the tab on the white bulb socket and twist it
less than one
-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
5. Replace the lamp to its original position by carefully
lining up the lamp to the mounting balls.
6. Press down on the two latches. Replace the splash
shield by pushing down on the retainer.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Interior Mounted)
1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on
the underside of the rear window shelf.
2. Twist the bulb socket one quarter of a turn to
remove it.
3. Gently remove burned out bulb(s) and replace with a
new one.

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5. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up
on the two upper and two lower tabs.
6. Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them from the
socket. Replace the bulb.7. 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
installing it on the vehicle.
8. When securing the lamp assembly back into place,
align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn't
contact it.
Dome Lamp
To change your dome lamp bulb, grasp the center front
and center rear portion of the housing and squeeze
firmly but gently. The housing should come off.
If this doesn't work, you may need to use a small
flathead screwdriver under the side of the housing to
help pry it off.

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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb
High
-Beam Headlamp 9005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low
-Beam Headlamp 9006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Park/Turn 3157 NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Sidemarker 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-Up/Rear Turn 3156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center
- Mounted High Level Stoplamp
(Interior Mounted) 912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tail/Stoplamp 3057. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps Bulb
Dome 561 *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glovebox 194 *. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For service on these bulbs, contact your Chevrolet
dealer service department.
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type V6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement 3.1 Liters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Firing Order 1
-2-3-4-5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horsepower 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Nut Torque100 lb
-ft (140 N´m) . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System13.6 quarts (12.9 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Crankcase4.5 quarts (4.3 L) . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank14.3 gallons (54.1 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant, Air ConditioningSee refrigerant . . . . .
charge label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, SizesSee Tire
-Loading . . . . . . . . . . .
Information label on the rear driver's
side passenger door.
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill
to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.
See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.