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)11 · Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)
11 · General

Removing/refitting

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GTV / Spider GTV and Spider (916) Factory Service Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Electrical components › Removing/refitting
Variants – 2.0 V6 Turbo (GTV and Spider)Removing/refitting

NOTE: If after even a light crash, there is the smell of petrol or leaks are noted from the fuel supply system, do not reset the switch, but firstly seek the failure and repair it to prevent the hazard of fire. Conversely, if there are no leaks and the car can be restarted, press the pushbutton to reactivate the fuel pump.

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Slacken the two fastening screws and remove the plastic cap protecting the inertial switch.
Inertial switch with plastic cap and screws
  1. Slacken the two fastening screws, disconnect the electrical connection and remove the inertial switch.
Inertial switch with electrical connector and mounting bolts

BOOST DRIVE DEVICE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE (PIERBURG)

This is controlled directly by the control unit and operates the Waste-Gate overpressure valve via the actuator to which it is connected, allowing part of the exhaust gas to by-pass (or not to by-pass) the turbine depending on the need for torque/power of the engine. For further information see the paragraph "DEL BOOST-DRIVE MANAGEMENT".

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the Pierburg solenoid valve.
  2. Slacken the fastening clamp and from the Pierburg solenoid valve disconnect the connection pipe with the turbococharger inlet.
  3. Slacken the fastening clamp and disconnect from the Pierburg solenoid valve the pipe connecting with the turbocharger.
  4. Slacken the fastening clamp and disconnect from the Pierburg solenoid valve the pipe connecting the Waste-Gate overpressure valve actuator.
  5. Slacken the two fastening bolts and remove the Pierburg solenoid valve.
Pierburg solenoid valve with connected pipes and bolts

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

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