Alternator replacement

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
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CHEFDRE621
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Hello, I'm am almost finish putting everything back together from doing head gasket. I want to thank everyone who helped me through that.
My last question is, where the heck do you bolt the top bracket of the alternator?
Jun 17, 2021 at 1:16 AM
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You are welcome we are here to help. Here are the instructions to replace the alternator so you can finish up and get back on the road. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jun 18, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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CHEFDRE621
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I still don't know where to bolt the alternator from the top bracket.
Jun 19, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Jun 20, 2021 at 1:29 PM