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

Adjustment

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Exterior trim › Adjustment
70 BodyworkAdjustment
  1. Slacken the lower screws at the ends of the gravel guard.
  2. Slacken the bumper fastening screws.
  3. Remove the bumper withdrawing the side slots.
Diagram showing hand using tool to loosen screw 1, with part 2 and 3 indicated

Refit reversing the sequence followed for removal. If necessary, adjust the position of the bumper (see specific paragraph).

ADJUSTMENT

  • Remove the luggage compartment rear trim (see specific paragraph)

Working from the luggage compartment:

  1. Loosen the four nuts fastening each bumper support bracket to the body.
  2. Loosen the two nuts fastening each bumper side bracket to the body.
Diagram showing nuts 1 and 2 on bumper support brackets
  1. Raise or lower the bumper until it is perfectly aligned with the body.
  • Lock the screws loosened previously.
Diagram showing rear bumper alignment with body, with arrow 1 indicating adjustment

BUMPER SUPPORT BRACKET

Removal/Refitting

  • Remove the rear bumper (see specific paragraph).
  1. Slacken the four nuts, working from the luggage compartment.
  2. Remove the bumper support bracket from the outside.
Diagram showing bumper support bracket with nuts 1 and 2

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

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