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

Telescopic props

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Hood › Telescopic props
70 BodyworkTelescopic props
  1. Remove the metal clips fastening the rear edge of the hood canvas.
  2. Remove the hood canvas.
  3. If necessary, remove the metal clips and remove the rearscreen connection edge.
Diagram showing removal of metal clips and hood canvas with labeled parts 1, 2, and 3.
  1. If necessary, remove the ribs inside the hood canvas.
Diagram showing removal of ribs inside the hood canvas with labeled part 1.

Refit the hood canvas reversing the sequence followed for removal.

TELESCOPIC PROPS

Removal/refitting

  • Remove the hood (see specific paragraph).

WARNING: It is possible to remove the telescopic props also with the hood fitted on the car, though with some difficulty.

  • Work with the hood in the closed position
Diagram showing disassembled telescopic props with labeled parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

When refitting use tool 1.820.628.000 for the necessary preloading.

Diagram showing telescopic props with tool 1.820.628.000 applied.

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

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