Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Identification Information

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(1)	Code for Automatic Transmission
(2)	Model Year
(3)	Model for Transmission
(4)	Transmission Family
(5)	Source Code for Plant
(6)	Calender Year
(7)	Julian Date
(8)	Shift/Line (A/B)
(9)	Numeric sequence starting at 0001 @ 12:01 AM each day

Transmission General Description

The Hydra-matic 6T30/40/45/50 is a fully automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive, electronic-controlled transmission. It consists primarily of a 4-element torque converter, a compound planetary gear ...

Transmission Indicators and Messages

The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For a complete listing and description of all vehicle indicators and messag ...

Other materials:

Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column. There are four positions: (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic): Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, ...

Transmission Replacement (With 1.2L or 1.4L Engine)
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement. Remove the transmission range selector lever cabl ...

Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. Remove the upper intake air duct plastic fastener (1). Pull the lower portion of the intake air duct outward to release the duct from the rub ...