Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
01 Introduction and contents02 00 Technical data and maintenance03 10 Engine – T. Spark 16V04 10 Engine – 3.0 V605 18 Clutch06 21 Gearbox07 27 Front axle08 33 Brakes09 41 Steering10 44 Suspension and wheels11 Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)12 Variants – 3.0 V6 24V13 Variants – Euro 3 models14 50 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning15 70 Bodywork16 Variants – heating and air conditioning (2.0 V6 Turbo and 3.0 V6 24V)17 55 Electric system18 Electric system diagnosis – 1995-96 cars (incl. V6 Turbo and 24V)19 Electric system diagnosis – from May '97 cars20 Electric system diagnosis – '98 to 2000 cars21 Right-hand drive variants
Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)17 · 55 Electric system
17 · General

Passenger side airbag disable switch

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Air Bag and pretensioners › Passenger side airbag disable switch
55 Electric systemPassenger side airbag disable switch

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DISABLE SWITCH

REMOVAL/REFITTING

Before removing and refitting the ECU, perform the following preliminary operations: - Turn the ignition key to "STOP" and remove it; - Disconnect the battery.

  1. Remove the switch.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection and take the switch.
Diagram showing airbag disable switch with numbered parts 1 and 2

Refit the switch by reversing the removal sequence.

FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS

REMOVAL/REFITTING

Before doing any work on the system carefully adhere to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS given in "Group 55 - ELECTRIC SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS", Section "Air Bag and Pre-tensioners". In particular disconnect both battery terminals, isolate them and wait for 10 minutes before doing any work.

– Remove the seat (see specific paragraph).

  1. Disconnect the connection of the pre-tensioner.
  2. Tilt the seat back forwards.
  3. Slacken the screw fastening the seat belt whip.
  4. Retrieve the whip complete with pre-tensioner, passing the belt buckle between seat back and cushion.
Diagram showing front seat belt pre-tensioner components 1 to 4

34 ÷ 42 Nm
3.5 ÷ 4.3 kgm

During both removal and refitting, avoid the use of pneumatic screwdrivers and always avoid knocking the pre-tensioner.

DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY IF THE ASSEMBLY HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED CORRECTLY. NOTE: After the intervention, check system efficiency by means of a TESTER or other diagnostic tool.

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

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