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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

Refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Heating and ventilation › Refitting
50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioningRefitting
  1. Working in the engine compartment disconnect the compressor electrical connection.
  2. Disconnect the two pipes from the compressor.
Compressor with pipes disconnected, showing numbered parts 1 and 2
  1. Slacken the four fastening screws and remove the compressor, withdrawing it from the top.

Refitting

  • Tension the belt (see GROUP 00).
  • Lubricate the fittings with the specified oil.
  • Tighten to the specified torque where applicable.

NOTE: The compressor is supplied spare pressurized with nitrogen to prevent moisture and impurities from getting in; therefore, upon assembly it is necessary to remove the inlet and outlet fitting plugs slowly and with the compressor positioned absolutely as illustrated (with the cover facing upwards).

CONDENSER

Removal

  • Drain the coolant fluid;
  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Remove the front bumper (see GROUP 70).

Only for engine 3.0 V6

  1. Remove the screws fastening the oil exchanger support bracket and lower it without disconnecting the pipes.
Car air conditioning compressor with pulley and mounting points
Condenser unit with coolant pipe and evaporator pipe disconnected, showing numbered part 1
  1. Disconnect the coolant fluid pipe leading to the compressor
  2. Disconnect the pipe leading to the evaporator.
Close-up of fittings with torque specifications: 40 ÷ 44 Nm and 17 ÷ 19 Nm

40 ÷ 44 Nm
4.1 ÷ 4.5 kgm

17 ÷ 19 Nm
1.7 ÷ 1.9 kgm

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV / Spider

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