How do I replace a headlight bulb for a 2004 chevy malibu classic?

Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out - for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs. Changing both headlight bulbs on your Malibu at the same time will allow both bulbs to have the same intensity and prevent the new headlight bulb from appearing brighter than the bulb on the opposite side. In some Chevrolets, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb (and vise versa). Some Chevrolets have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights. These bulbs have a very high voltage that runs through them, even if the battery is disconnected. If your Malibu has this type of bulb, we do not recommend that you attempt to change it yourself.

When you change the headlight on your Malibu, it is important to not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your fingertips will cause that part of the bulb to burn hotter, which significantly shortens the life of the bulb.

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Find out the model of the light bulb you use and go to an auto parts store. Tell them you need a plug for bulb type xyz. Then just cut and splice the wires together, matching which wire goes where from the faulty plug. Should get the part for under $10.

check all related fuses.Fuse panel on left side of dash.

You should be able to see the connector behind the headlight with the hood up. You will need to twist the connector about a quarter turn until it loosens. Take your old bulb out and when you replace it with the new bulb, be sure and not to touch the glass part of the bulb. This will severely decrease the bulbs life expectancy. Replace the connector and twist it until it locks into place. Good luck. Hope this helps.

I went to the library and got a book on the malibu. it sowed me step by step, how to do it thank you

check the bulb with a test meter and alsof or a feed

change bulb

lift the hood locate back of headlight take hold of the black plastic peice that has wires going into to it and give it a turn .its a 1/4 turn and pull itll come out. the bulb is plugged in just unplug it when putting in the new bulb dont touch the glass with your hands or itll blow out use the cover thats on it to plugg back in then remove cover and put back together.

To remove the headlight assy, there are two black tabs above the housing that you pull up about an inch and that will release the assy, so you can pull it out and access the bulbs. The bulbs will twist out of the housing. Be sure not to touch the new bulb with your skin. The oil on your fingers will shorten the life of the bulb.

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Everything worked as mentionned. Be carefull with the plastic in the winter. Make sure to use a flat screw driver and get it close to the slider and not on the edge. I cracked one of the tongues. Those L shaped slots are under the plastic cover with the two big plastic plugs that you also remove with the flat screw driver

Pierre Godin, Boissevain Manitoba.