Headlamp Bulb Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Headlamp Bulb Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Bulb
GM2018010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove either the left front or right front headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp ReplacementΒ .
1 Headlamp Bulb Locking Ring
Tip:Β  Turn the ring counterclockwise and remove.
2 Headlamp Bulb
WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Tip:Β  Rotate the bulb socket counter-clockwise and remove.
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