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

Hood release actuators

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Hood › Hood release actuators
70 BodyworkHood release actuators

HOOD RELEASE ACTUATORS

Removal/refitting

  • With the hood open, open the hood cover.
  • Disconnect the battery.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection.
  2. Release the emergency cable.
  3. Slacken the three fastening screws.
  4. Remove the actuator unit complete with bracket.
Diagram showing hood release actuator with labeled parts 1, 2, 3, and 4
  1. If necessary, slacken the two screws and separate the actuator withdrawing the spindle and cable from the locking.
Diagram showing hood release actuator with labeled part 1

Emergency operation

For emergence release of the hood proceed as described in Description-Emergency operation.

OPERATIONS ON COMPLETE HOOD REMOVAL

  • Remove the hood compartment inner partition (see specific paragraph).
  1. With the hood open and working from the passenger compartment on each side of the car slacken and remove the upper and centre screw of the hood connection brackets.
  2. Loosen the lower screw.
Diagram showing hood connection brackets with labeled parts 1 and 2

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

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