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

Hydraulic pipes

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Automatically-operated hood › Hydraulic pipes
70 BodyworkHydraulic pipes

HYDRAULIC PIPES

Removing / Refitting

  • Disconnect the fitting of the pipe to be changed from the corresponding hydraulic cylinder (see specific paragraph).

To prevent event the slightest loss of oil, keep the disconnected pipes directed upwards.

Move the electrohydraulic unit to a suitable position to allow an easy access to the pipe bracket.

  1. Slacken the four screws fastening the pipe bracket to the electrohydraulic unit.
  2. Remove the pipe bracket.
Electrohydraulic unit with pipes and retainer ring
1. Remove the retainer ring and withdraw the pipe from the bracket.

WARNING: When refitting make sure that the letter stamped on the pipe corresponds with the one on the bracket.

Hydraulic pipes connected to a bracket with O-rings

When refitting change all the O-Rings and the small retainer ring.

  1. To assemble the retainer ring, use the special tool 1.821.257.000 working as illustrated.
Retainer ring assembly with special tool 1.821.257.000
1.821.257.000

Seal the pipe bracket fastening screws with Loctite 542.

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

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