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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)15 · 70 Bodywork
15 · Body & interior

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
70 Bodywork5th arc hydraulic cylinder · page 1 of 2
  1. Withdraw the retainer clamp.
  2. Release the head of the stem from the ball pin.
Illustration showing hand releasing stem head from ball pin, labeled 1 and 2

– Move the cylinder.

  1. Only for the left-hand cylinder. Slacken the screws and disconnect the electrical cables.
Illustration showing hydraulic cylinder with seeger ring and pin, labeled 1
  1. Withdraw the seeger ring.
  2. Withdraw the pin.
  3. 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.

  1. Slacken the hydraulic fittings and retrieve the cylinder.
Illustration showing hydraulic fittings and cylinder components labeled 1, 2, 3, 4

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

  1. With the hood in the closed position release the front and rear hooks and raise the hood at the rear.
  2. Open the hood cover and firmly support the hood and hood cover as illustrated.

– Disconnect the battery.

Illustration showing hood cover open with brackets labeled 1 and 2

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

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