Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 messages, refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation.
- "TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE"
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This message is displayed when the TCM detects a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) equal to or greater than 132?C (270?F) for 5 seconds.
- ?ERVICE TRANSMISSION?/dt>
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This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission.
Transmission Identification Information
456789
(1)
Code for Automatic Transmission
(2)
Model Year
(3)
Model for Transmission
(4)
Transmission Family
(5)
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Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement
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 Su ...
Other materials:
Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the adjusting nut (1) from the end of
the front park bra ...
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Installation
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Adjust the piston ring joints as follows:
Upper compression ring (1).
Lower compression ring (4).
Oil rings (2) or (3).
Oil ring spacer (5). ...
Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
Table 1:
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
Table 2:
Control Solenoid (With Body and TCM) Valve Assembly
Removal
Table 3:
Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
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