Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement.
- Remove the front wheel house liner inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Drain the transmission fluid.
- Remove oil cooler inlet (1) and outlet (2) hoses from the retainer (3) on the control valve body cover.
- Disconnect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then unclip the wiring harness from the cover.
- Remove the control valve body cover bolts (1).
- Remove the control valve body cover (2).
- Remove the control valve body cover gasket (3).
- Remove the control valve body cover wiring connector hole seal (4).
- Remove all traces of the old gasket material. Clean the transmission case and control valve body cover gasket surfaces.
Caution:
Support the control solenoid valve assembly around the connector when removing the seal. Excessive pulling force can damage the internal electrical connections.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the control valve body cover wiring connector hole seal (4).
- Install the control valve body cover gasket (3) to the control valve body cover.
- Install the control valve body cover (2).
- Hand start the control valve body cover bolts (1).
- Install the control valve body cover bolts. Tighten
the bolts in sequence to 12 Y (106 lb in)
.
- Connect the control valve body transmission control module electrical connector (1), then clip the wiring harness to the cover.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Install the oil cooler inlet (1) and outlet (2) hoses to the retainer (3) on the control valve body cover.
- Install the front wheel house liner inner front extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement.
- Install the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement.
- Fill the transmission with correct fluid.
- Check transmission fluid level. Refer to Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Check for leaks.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note:
Install all control valve body cover bolts and studs by hand then torque all bolts and studs in sequence.
Control Valve Body Cover Installation
Control Valve Body Cover Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Input Speed Sensor Connector
2
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Control Valve Body Replacement
Control Valve Body Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the control solenoid valve and transmission ...
Other materials:
Infotainment
Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become
familiar with its features.
Warning: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could
cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended
attention to infotainment tasks wh ...
Sunroof Window Height and Opening Fit Adjustment
Note: Correct adjustment cannot be achieved if the sunroof window
is closed from vent position.
Cycle the sunroof window from full open to closed position.
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Note: Do Not remove or lower headliner to access sunroof window
screws.
Loosen the adjusting screws on ...
Battery Current Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Disconnect the battery current sensor from the body harness connector.
Unclip the battery current sensor from the battery tray.
Remove the battery ...
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