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

Replacement

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Bonnet › Replacement
70 BodyworkReplacement
  1. Release the intermediate bush from the eyelet of the clamping lever.
  2. Release the bushing from the cable.
Diagram showing release of intermediate bush and bushing from cable
  1. If necessary, slacken the screw.
  2. Remove the bonnet locking lever.
  • Remove all the components in the engine compartment that prevent access to the bonnet opening control cable. Release the sheath from the fastening clamps.
  • Working in the passenger compartment, remove the underdash panels on the driver’s side (see specific paragraph).
Diagram showing bonnet locking lever and screw

REPLACEMENT

  1. Release the bonnet opening handle from its fulcrum.
  2. Remove the plug.
  3. Withdraw the bonnet opening control cable pawl from the handle, then remove the handle.
Diagram showing bonnet opening handle and control cable
  1. Using a pincer remove the control cable from the fastening bracket.
  • Tie a wire on the end of the control cable on the passenger compartment side to facilitate its retrieval.
  • Refit a new bonnet opening control cable reversing the sequence followed for removal and adjust as described below.
Diagram showing control cable being removed from fastening bracket

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

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