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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. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the condenser withdrawing it from below.
Condenser removal illustration showing part 1

Refitting

  • Take care not to damage the condenser thermal exchange fins.
  • Lubricate the fittings with the specified oil and tighten them to the specified torque.

DRIER FILTER

Removal

  • Drain the coolant fluid.
  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Remove the front bumper (see GROUP 70).
  1. Disconnect the pipe leading from the compressor.
  2. Disconnect the pipe leading from the evaporator.
  3. Slacken the fastening clamp.
  4. Remove the filter.
Drier filter removal illustration with torque values

40 ÷ 44 Nm
4.1 ÷ 4.5 kgm

(*) only present on engine 2.0 T.S. 16v

Refitting

  • Lubricate the fittings with the specified oil.
  • Tighten to the specified torque.

EXPANSION VALVE

Removal

  • Drain the coolant fluid.
  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Remove the front bumper (see GROUP 70).
  1. Slacken the connection nut and gain access to the valve.
  2. Withdraw the valve with a pincer taking care not to damage it.
Expansion valve removal illustration with torque values

17 ÷ 19 Nm
1.7 ÷ 1.9 kgm

Refitting

  • Lubricate the fittings with the specified oil.
  • Tighten to the specified torque.

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

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