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:
Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Rear Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the cover.
2
Rear ...
Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
1
Bo ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4).
Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).
Remove the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3).
Remo ...
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