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)15 · 70 Bodywork
15 · Body & interior

Adjusting the control cable

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Automatically-operated hood › Adjusting the control cable
70 BodyworkAdjusting the control cable

Adjusting the control cable

Work on the position of the upper clamping of the sheath to the bracket and on the adjustment nuts, so that, in the closed position there is apr. 1 mm clearance between the lock and the catch pin.

Diagram showing adjustment of control cable with 1 mm clearance marked

HOOD CLAMPING LOCK UNIT

Removing / Refitting

  • Open the hood cover.
  • Disconnect the battery.
  • Slacken the three screws and remove the trim.
  • Disconnect the electrical connections.
  • Slacken the two screws.
  • Remove the lock unit.
Diagram of hood clamping lock unit with parts 1, 2, and 3 labeled

HOOD COVER CLAMPING GEAR MOTOR

Removing / Refitting

  • Move the seats forwards.
  • Remove the protections in the boot and disconnect the battery.
  • Bring the motor to the opening position (if faulty use the special wrench).
  1. Working on each arm of the lever, slacken the nut and locknut and release the control cable of the locks.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection.
  3. Slacken the three nuts and remove the gear motor retrieving the stopper plate.
Diagram of hood cover clamping gear motor with parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 labeled

When refitting check and adjust the centering of the unit with the hood locking pin using the slotted holes of the screws.

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

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