alternator replacement

2002 SUZUKI XL7
240,000 MILES
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JIM9876
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Cannot tell what kind of bolt head holding the bottom of the alternator in. Size type of bolt for bottom of alternator, is it an allen key or a torx type
Sep 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and a diagram below to show you how to do the job on your car. The top bolt is 12mm and the bottom is 14mm

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sep 20, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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