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Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual (1995-2000)15 · 70 Bodywork
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Telescopic props

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Boot › Telescopic props
70 BodyworkTelescopic props

TELESCOPIC PROPS

REMOVAL/REFITTING

NOTE: The lower part of the left-hand prop houses the boot light switch. In the event of servicing, disconnect the electrical connection.

– Only for GTV: remove the boot inner trim (see specific paragraph).

  1. Open the boot, support it appropriately, then open the clamps fastening the prop to the ball pins.
Diagram showing a prop being released from its ball pins.
  1. Remove the prop releasing it from its ball pins.
  2. If necessary loosen and remove the two ball pins
Diagram showing a telescopic prop with ball pins and a tool for removal.

BOOT LID CLOSING DEVICE

BOOT OPENING/CLOSING ACTUATOR

Removal/Refitting

– Open the boot and disconnect the battery.

  1. Disconnect the electrical connection.
  2. Slacken the two fastening nuts.
  3. Release the relay rod from the boot opening lever.
  4. Remove the boot opening actuator.
Diagram showing the boot lid closing device with numbered parts.
Diagram showing the boot opening/closing actuator with numbered parts.

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

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