The Saturn Ion uses an alternator to escape electrical devices in your vehicle while the engine is running. A voltage regulator ensures the voltage equivalent remains fixed and is normally allotment of the alternator meeting. You may charge to modify the alternator provided your battery continually runs down or your headlights mature dimmer while the engine is running.
5. 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.
This base is available with a 2.0 L LSJ supercharged, 2.2 L l61 and 2.4 L LE514 engine.
2. Disconnect the absent battery cable with a socket wrench. Disconnect the air duct for the throttle protest whether you gain a 2.2 L engine. Remove the frill guide cummerbund and supercharger, whether ad hoc. Unfasten the retainer devotee for the terminal and disconnect the electrical connections to the alternator.
3. Remove the mounting bolts on the alternator with a socket wrench and proceeds the alternator off the vehicle.
4. Install the new alternator assembly and tighten the mounting bolts with a torque wrench to 18 foot pounds for a 2.0 L engine and 15 foot pounds for a 2.2 L engine. Connect the electrical wiring to the alternator and torque the battery terminal nut for the alternator to 15 foot pounds. Install the supercharger if you removed it.
