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.
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.
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).
- Working on each arm of the lever, slacken the nut and locknut and release the control cable of the locks.
- Disconnect the electrical connection.
- Slacken the three nuts and remove the gear motor retrieving the stopper plate.
When refitting check and adjust the centering of the unit with the hood locking pin using the slotted holes of the screws.
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