How do you change the alternator on a Saturn SL1?
Replacing a Saturn SL1 alternator. Disconnect the alternator’s primary charge wire by reaching through the wheel well and turning the output post nut counterclockwise. Press the tension pulley firmly to release the tension on the primary drive belt, then slide the belt off of the alternator’s pulley wheel.
How do you change the alternator on a Saturn Vue?
Install the accessory drive belt and restore it to the proper tension. Reconnect the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine and the negative battery cable with a socket wrench. Determine which alternator your Saturn Vue will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Vue’s engine.
What kind of engine does a Saturn 2.2 have?
Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine. Disconnect the negative battery cable with a socket wrench and remove the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine.
How do you replace an alternator in a car?
Loosen and remove the two mounting bolts that secure the alternator to the engine block, using a ratchet and 13mm socket. Manipulate the alternator to remove it from under the car. Slide in the replacement alternator and attach the positive battery wire to the back of it, securing it with the nut you removed earlier.
How do you disconnect the battery on a Saturn?
Disconnect the battery by turning the positive terminal bolt counterclockwise. Lay the terminal wire aside. Do not allow it to touch the battery. Jack the Saturn up at the passenger side wheel and remove the wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise. Set the wheel and tire aside.
Are there any problems with the Saturn’s series?
Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. ALL of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasn’t been replaced, it has failed. Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things.
What causes a Saturn’s to slam into reverse?
This causes the car to “slam” into reverse and/or harsh upshifts, depending on which is worn. It will eventually destroy the line pressure solenoid, which will make for very hard upshifts. If left for a while, it will knock the input shaft nut loose, further worsening the condition of the shifts.
What kind of spark plugs do Saturn’s series use?
Most copper plugs fit this description. Narrow fine wire electrodes almost always cause problems, usually a p0300 and running like the car needs new plugs. The easiest thing to do here is just use the OE spark plugs, they’re inexpensive and just work. NGK BKR5ESA-11 (DOHC) and BKR4ESA-11 (SOHC). These have a higher than normal failure rate.
Why are my coil springs broken on my Saturn s?
-Broken coil springs in 3rd generation (00-02) cars. If you’re doing struts, replace the springs. OE junkyard replacements from a gen-1 or gen-2 car are your best bet. This is caused mainly by overdrawing from the 12v socket, or high power aftermarket accessories drawing from the same circuit.
Replacing a Saturn SL1 alternator. Disconnect the alternator’s primary charge wire by reaching through the wheel well and turning the output post nut counterclockwise. Press the tension pulley firmly to release the tension on the primary drive belt, then slide the belt off of the alternator’s pulley wheel.
Install the accessory drive belt and restore it to the proper tension. Reconnect the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine and the negative battery cable with a socket wrench. Determine which alternator your Saturn Vue will need. You’ll want to be sure the new alternator is compatible with your Vue’s engine.
Disconnect the battery by turning the positive terminal bolt counterclockwise. Lay the terminal wire aside. Do not allow it to touch the battery. Jack the Saturn up at the passenger side wheel and remove the wheel by turning the lug nuts counterclockwise. Set the wheel and tire aside.
Models made before 2008 may have a 2.2 L L61, 2.4 L BAS hybrid, 3.0 L L81 or 3.5 L L66 engine. Starting with 2008, models may have a 2.4 L LE5, 3.5 L LZ4 and 3.6 L LY7 engine. Disconnect the negative battery cable with a socket wrench and remove the air duct for the throttle body if you have a 2.2 L engine.
Loosen and remove the two mounting bolts that secure the alternator to the engine block, using a ratchet and 13mm socket. Manipulate the alternator to remove it from under the car. Slide in the replacement alternator and attach the positive battery wire to the back of it, securing it with the nut you removed earlier.