2005 Cobalt license tage light bulb?

[2005cobaltdriver]

How do you change the license tag light bulb on a 2005 Chevy Cobalt? I don't even see a light bulb there, yet I was ticketed for it being "burned out".

[J-Ri]

When you get the ticket it just means the license plate isn't lit up, the cop doesn't get under the car and inspect it.

If you don't see a light or socket, that's probably the problem. There should be some evidence of a broken wire somewhere, but I'm not sure where exactly it runs on a Cobalt.

[rodeo02]

The rear tag light is right above the plate. Stevie Wonder could find it. It's just a small cylindrical plastic globe held in place w/ two phillips screws. Remove the screws, carefully pull the lamp holder down. Unscrew the lamp base from the housing.

Joel

[AJT1961]

For future reference, the owner's manual has specific instructions on how to change all of the exterior bulbs. No one ever thinks to look there.

[angel_iz378]

I just got pulled over 2 nights ago just so the cop could inform me that it was out. I found where the light was, but was wondering how to get it out and get it changed also. FYI: I bought my '07 a year old used and it didn't come with the owner's manual. But thanks for answering it anyway.