Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.
Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only ...
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Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar
Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the seat belt from the front s ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection
Verify the conditions listed below do not exist. Carefully
inspect the control solenoid valve assembly connectors and pins (1, 2, 4, 6)
for the condition. Repair or replace as necessary.
Damage
Bent pins
Debris
Broken retaining tab
Contamination
Verify there is ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic
transmission flex plate (2).
Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts.
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