Removal and installation
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 155 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1992–1998
- Section
- Locking device › Removal and installation
Boot and bonnetRemoval and installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Disconnect the negative cable (-) from the battery.
- Remove the luggage compartment trim (see: GR. 66 - LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM).
- Disconnect the two boot release and Check Panel connectors.
- Unscrew the locking device retaining bolts and remove the device from the boot lid.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the tie-rod from the lock block and remove the device.
19 ÷ 25 Nm
1.94 ÷ 2.55 kgm
Install by reversing the removal procedure.
- For installation of components and/or parts dealt with in other pages of this or other groups, refer to the relative procedures and warnings.
- Before connecting the electrical connectors check that the electric cables have been correctly inserted into them.
BOOT LOCK CATCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
- Remove the catch retaining screw covers.
- Unscrew the two screws securing the catch to the body.
7.1 ÷ 9 Nm
0.72 ÷ 0.92 kgm
Install by reversing the removal procedure.
- Before definitively tightening the catch retaining screws adjust as indicated below.
CATCH ADJUSTMENT
- Correctly position the catch and tighten the retaining screws.
- Check that the boot lid opens correctly and repeat the operation if necessary.
Parts & tools for this job For 1992 Alfa Romeo 155
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo 155
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