Pontiac Wave 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Hatchback)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on
page 2-12 for more information.
2. Pull down on the lamp assembly while holding the
end of the bracket.
3. Remove the lens cover using a flat head
screwdriver.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 2-9 for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing.
Disconnect the wiring harness connector before
removing the lamp housing.
3. Remove the five screws and the reflector assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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