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

Refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Hard top › Refitting
70 BodyworkRefitting

REFITTING

Proceed with refitting the side fastening handle, reversing the order of the operations carried out for the removal.

  1. If necessary, adjust the handle acting on the internal adjustment screw.
  2. When fastening the handle again, engage the safety retainer.
Diagram showing side fastening handle mechanism with parts labeled 1 and 2.

HARD TOP FRONT HOOKS AND PINS

REMOVING/REFITTING

See "Hood".

REAR SEAL FOR HARD TOP

REMOVING

  • Remove the hard top (See specific paragraph).
  • Position the hard top at the bench.
  1. Use a pen to mark the position of the seal along the entire outer perimeter.
  2. Remove the seal stuck to the hard top.
Diagram showing hand removing a seal from the hard top with parts labeled 1 and 2.

REFITTING

  1. Remove any residues of adhesive from the seal housing.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the surface of the hard top.

  1. Degrease the seal housing using heptane.
  2. Fit the new seal (3a) gradually removing the protective film (3b). Follow the trace (3c) made before the removal. Stick the adhesive to the surface of the hard top.

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

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