Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
- Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
- Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
- With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
The automatic transmission park lock control system is a safety device that prevents
an inadvertent shift out of PARK. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving
the park lever out of the ...
Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
Note: Proper bushing and corresponding mating shaft inspection should
be performed before replacing the bushing, shaft, and in some cases, the component
which houses the bushing. Thoroughly c ...
Other materials:
Manual Transmission
The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse)
can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper sequence, and
time the gear shifting with the accelerator to ...
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Sedan Taillamp Shown, Hatchback Taillamp Similar
Back-up Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp
Stop Lamp/Taillamp
Sidemarker Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
Open the trunk.
Remove the two screws, which secure the taillamp assembly.
Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassemble Procedure
Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner
joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced
separa ...
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