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

Roof runners and rack and pinions

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Sunroof › Roof runners and rack and pinions
70 BodyworkRoof runners and rack and pinions
  1. Operate the motor and bring the pin (A) of the microswitch to engage in the hollow (B) of the plastic gear (C).

– Refit the electric motor and the sunroof glass (see specific paragraphs).

Diagram showing motor with labeled parts A, B, C
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ROOF RUNNERS AND RACK AND PINIONS

REMOVAL/REFITTING

– Remove the sunroof glass (see specific paragraph).

– Detach the electric motor (see specific paragraph).

  1. Remove the seeger ring fastening the sunroof glass stay bracket.
  2. Remove the bracket withdrawing it from the rear slide.
Diagram showing roof runners and bracket
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  3. Slacken the two rear screws.
  4. Slacken the screws and remove the two mechanical stopper pads.
  5. Slacken the screw and remove the deflector stopper.
  6. Remove the guide complete withdrawing the rack and pinion.
Diagram showing components with numbered parts
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  5. Slacken the centre screw.
  6. Withdraw the runners from the rear end.
  7. Release the rack and pinion.
Diagram showing runners and rack components
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When refitting reverse the procedure followed for removal following the instructions given below:

  • When inserting the flexible rack and pinions in their guide pipes, check that they run correctly in the seat of the drive gear and that they lead into the second section of pipe.
  • Carry out the runner and motor alignment procedure (see specific paragraph) and refit the electric motor.
  • Re-assemble the different components removed as described in the corresponding paragraphs.

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

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