Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the fuel tank

If the fuel tank has been disassembled into its component parts, reposition all the parts as shown in the exploded view.

In particular: tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Refit the tank by inserting its rear side into the pin on the frame, as shown in the figure.

Smear the o-rings (l) installed on fuel hose couplings (c) with rubber lubricant.

Connect the two quick-release fittings (c) of the fuel pipes following the removal order, paying attention to insert the Delivery on the filler marked with out and the return on the filler marked with in.

Connect connector (d) of the fuel level sensor to the main wiring.

Attach the fuel hoses (12) to the hose clips (14).

Refit the flange cover (a) by tightening the screws (b) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Position, without tightening, the front retaining screw (4).

On both sides of the tank plug, place the two breather pipes (8) and (15) and insert them on the plug.

Check correct position of the tank (1) and tighten the two front retaining screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Positioning of the fuel tank breather and drain hoses