Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
- Draining Procedure
-
Note:
- The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be opened.
- The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing
work.
The transmission fluid must be brought up to operating temperature before draining.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid drain fastener area.
- Position an appropriate container under the transmission.
- Remove the transmission fluid drain fastener (1).
- Allow the transmission fluid to drain into the container.
- Install a new transmission fluid drain fastener and
tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.
- Remove the container used to catch the used transmission fluid from under the vehicle.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Filling Procedure
-
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine control module with the bracket from the battery tray. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement for the 1.2L or 1.4L engine, or Engine Control Module Replacement for the 1.6L or 1.8L engine.
- Clean away all dirt and debris from the transmission fluid fill fastener area.
- Remove the transmission fluid fill fastener (1).
- Fill the transmission with the appropriate amount of fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and Manual Transmission Specifications.
- Install a new transmission fluid fill fastener and
tighten to 30 Y (22 lb ft)
.
- Install the engine control module with the bracket to the battery tray. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement for the 1.2L or 1.4L engine, or Engine Control Module Replacement for the 1.6L or 1.8L engine.
Transmission Control Replacement
Transmission Control Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front F ...
Transmission Fluid Level and Condition Check
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front Sus ...
Other materials:
Windshield Upper Reveal Molding Replacement
Windshield Upper Reveal Molding Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the windshield to replace the reveal molding. Refer to Windshield
Replacement.
1
Windshield Revea ...
Clutch Master Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove as much brake fluid out of brake fluid reservoir
as possible.
Remove the clutch master cylinder reservoir hose (1)
from the clutch master cylinder.
Unclip th ...
Basic information
WARNING
Failure to strictly follow all safety warnings and operating instructions
related to the Intelligent Driver Alertness system in the Nissan Armada may result
in serious injury or fatal accidents.
The Nissan Armada I-DA system is designed исключительно as a driver assista ...
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