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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009IMPALA V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLEACCUMULATORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5L
Accumulator: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Accumulator and 2-1 Manual Servo Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the accumulator bolts (131).
4. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).
5. Remove the accumulator assembly.
6. Remove the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the manual 2-1 band servo (106-116).
2. Install the accumulator assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the manual 2-1 band servo cover bolts (103).
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Install the accumulator cover bolts (131).
Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).
5. Install the filter. Refer to Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter and Seal Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.
Note: It is recommended that transmission adaptive pressure (TAP) information be reset.
Resetting the TAP values using a scan tool will erase all learned values in all cells. As a result, The ECM, PCM or TCM will need to relearn TAP values. Transmission performance may be affected as new TAP values are learned.
7. Reset the TAP values. Refer to Transmission Adaptive Functions (Transmission Adaptive Functions).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.