5th arc hydraulic cylinder
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Automatically-operated hood › 5th arc hydraulic cylinder
- Withdraw the retainer clamp.
- Release the head of the stem from the ball pin.
– Move the cylinder.
- Only for the left-hand cylinder. Slacken the screws and disconnect the electrical cables.
- Withdraw the seeger ring.
- Withdraw the pin.
- Release the cylinder from the brackets.
In the event of replacing the cylinder, make sure that it is in the maximum extended position because the spare is supplied already filled with oil in this position.
- Slacken the hydraulic fittings and retrieve the cylinder.
To prevent even the slightest loss of oil, keep the disconnected pipes directed upwards and connect the new cylinder immediately.
If the cylinder is replaced with a new one, connect the fittings without changing the extension of the stem. After connecting the fittings, remove the stopper ring on the stem.
5TH ARC HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
Removing / Refitting
- With the hood in the closed position release the front and rear hooks and raise the hood at the rear.
- Open the hood cover and firmly support the hood and hood cover as illustrated.
– Disconnect the battery.
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