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
Mobile body components › Adjustment
70 BodyworkAdjustment

ADJUSTMENT

  1. Adjust the boot lid longitudinally and at the transversally, working on the screws fastening the hinges to the lid, checking the alignment and gaps.
  2. If necessary, increase or reduce the shims for adjusting the lid in height.
Diagram showing boot lid adjustment with arrows indicating longitudinal and transversal movement, and a side view of the car with support poles.

NOTE: Before adjusting the boot lid, the seal, lock and telescopic props should be installed.

DAMPING MASS (SPIDER ONLY)

REMOVING

  • Raise the car.
  • Slacken and remove the fastening nuts.
  • Slacken and remove the stay screws.
  • Remove the damping mass.
  • If necessary, slacken the screws and remove the brackets.
Diagram showing the damping mass with torque values: 35 ÷ 50 Nm (3.6 ÷ 5.1 kgm) for component 2, 20 ÷ 25 Nm (2.0 ÷ 2.6 kgm) for component 4, and 25 ÷ 37 Nm (2.6 ÷ 3.8 kgm) for component 1.

35 ÷ 50 Nm
3.6 ÷ 5.1 kgm

20 ÷ 25 Nm
2.0 ÷ 2.6 kgm

25 ÷ 37 Nm
2.6 ÷ 3.8 kgm

Refit the damping mass reversing the sequence followed for removal and observing the specified tightening torques.

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

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