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

Hinges

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Mobile body components › Hinges
70 BodyworkHinges

HINGES

Removing/refitting

  • Remove the door (see specific paragraph).
  1. Slacken the three fastening screws and remove the hinges; to completely remove the upper hinges, it is also necessary to detach them from the bonnet (see specific paragraph).
Diagram showing hinge removal with torque specification 29÷36 Nm / 2.9÷3.7 Kgm

29 ÷ 36 Nm
2.9 ÷ 3.7 kgm

Refit the hinges reversing the sequence followed for removal adjusting the door as described in the corresponding paragraph.

ADJUSTING DOORS AND HINGES

  1. Install the hinges on the body (see specific paragraph) leaving the screws loose.
  2. Install the door, completely tightening the hinge fastening screws.
  3. Adjust the door longitudinally and in height, checking correct alignment of the gaps. If necessary, place some adjustment shims under the hinges.
  4. Tighten the screws fastening the hinges to the body to the specified torque.
Diagram showing door hinge adjustment with torque specification 29÷36 Nm / 2.9÷3.7 Kgm

NOTE: Before adjusting the door it should be fitted with the seals, lock and striker.

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

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