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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)14 · 50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
14 · Heating & A/C

Operating procedures

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Heating and ventilation › Operating procedures
50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioningOperating procedures

OPERATING PROCEDURES

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR WORK ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT

  • Before carrying out any maintenance and repair work it is advisable to disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  • Before dismantling the system it must be drained recovering the coolant fluid.
  • During the operations, when the system components are disconnected, suitable plug the disconnected fittings to prevent moisture and purities from getting into the system.
  • When re-installing the pipe fittings change the O-rings on them.
  • Lubricate the pipe fitting threads with the specified antifreeze oil and tighten the fittings to the specified torque.

DUCTING/DISTRIBUTOR UNIT

REMOVAL

  • Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
  • Remove the dashboard (see GROUP 70).
  • Drain the coolant fluid.

Only engine 3.0 V6

  1. Working in the engine compartment, slacken the two screws and disconnect the EGR solenoid valve bracket from the services tray partition.
Engine compartment showing EGR solenoid valve bracket disconnection points

Only engine 2.0 T.S. 16v

  1. Working in the engine compartment, slacken the two screws and disconnect the bracket fastening the injection relays and fuses.
Engine compartment showing bracket for injection relays and fuses disconnection points

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