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

Backrest cover

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Front seats › Backrest cover
70 BodyworkBackrest cover

BACKREST COVER

REMOVING - REFITTING

  • Remove the seat (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the backrest centre cushion (see specific paragraph).
  1. Lift up the cover retaining tabs gently.
  2. Disconnect and remove the backrest cover.
  3. Remove the non fabric fabric.
  4. If necessary, remove the upholstery.
Diagram showing backrest cover removal with parts labeled 1, 2, 3, 4.

To facilitate the refitting of the cover on the upholstery, position the non fabric fabric correctly which will facilitate the sliding and the correct positioning of the actual cover.

Proceed with refitting the cover, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

BACKREST ANGLE MOTOR

REMOVING - REFITTING

  • Remove the seat (see specific paragraph).
  • Remove the backrest centre cushion (see specific paragraph).
  1. Gently raise the retaining tabs on the left side of the backrest cover.
  2. Disconnect and move the cover on the left side.
  3. Move the upholstery slightly.
Diagram showing backrest angle adjustment motor removal with parts labeled 1, 2, 3.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the backrest angle adjustment motor.
  2. Move the foam rubber protective edge.
  3. Undo the bolts fixing the backrest angle adjustment motor.
  4. Remove the motor (4a), disconnecting the pinion (4b) from the toothed wheel on the backrest frame.
Diagram showing backrest angle adjustment motor components labeled 1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b.

Proceed with refitting the backrest angle adjustment motor, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

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

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