Alternator cannot figure out where what bolts go?

2001 CADILLAC ELDORADO
164,000 MILES • 4.6L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I had someone take the alternator off of my car. I'm trying to put in the new one. I can't figure out where what bolts go where on that side of the engine because the guy took them out and just put them together. is there some kind of diagram that will tell me? Thank you
Jan 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Sure, here are the instructions on how to replace the alternator which show the bolts and how the parts are installed. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Jan 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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