Alternator replacement

Tiny
JIM9876
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  • 2002 SUZUKI XL7
  • 240,000 MILES
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
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 AT 4:07 PM

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Tiny
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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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 AT 5:32 PM

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