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)21 · Right-hand drive variants
21 · General

Service procedures

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Climate control › Service procedures
Right-hand drive variantsService procedures

SERVICE PROCEDURES

GENERAL WARNINGS FOR OPERATIONS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT

  • Before doing any maintenance and repair work, you are advised to disconnect the battery.
  • Before disassembling the system, it is necessary to drain the system recovering the coolant fluid.
  • During servicing operations, when the system components are disconnected, plug the disconnected fittings appropriately to prevent damp and impurities from getting into the system.
  • When reassembling the pipe fittings, replace the O-rings on the fittings themselves.
  • Lubricate the threads of the pipe fittings with the specified antifreeze oil and tighten the fittings to the specified torque.

DUCTING/DISTRIBUTOR UNIT REMOVAL

  • Disconnect the battery.
  • Remove the dashboard (see GROUP 70, base manual).
  • Drain the coolant fluid.
  • Working in the engine compartment, slacken the screw and remove the relay cover.
  • Slacken the two screws and disconnect the fastening bracket of the injection relays and fuses.
  • Remove the intake box (see GROUP 10)
Diagram showing the ducting/distributor unit with labeled parts 1 and 2.
  1. Using wrenches 1.822.111.000 and 1.822.113.000 disconnect the pipe leading from the evaporator to the condenser.
  2. Using wrenches 1.822.111.000 and 1.822.113.000 disconnect the pipe leading from the evaporator to the drier filter.
Diagram showing torque specifications for connections labeled 1 and 2.

40 ÷ 44 Nm
4.1 ÷ 4.5 kgm

17 ÷ 19 Nm
1.7 ÷ 1.9 kgm

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

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