Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the number plate holder

Place the number plate light (5), as indicated, on the number plate holder plate (8) and tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 2 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Thread the number plate light wiring (c) into the opening in the number plate holder plate as shown.

Fit the vibration dampers (15) in the corresponding holes of the number plate holder plate (8). Position the splashguard (16) on the number plate support subframe (9).

Apply prescribed threadlocker on the screw threads (17).

Fix the splashguard (16) by tightening the screws (17) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Position the number plate light wiring (c) into the seat in the number plate holder plate (8) as shown.

Insert the connector (d) of the number plate light wiring (c) into the hole (e) in the number plate support subframe (9), threading it out of the hole on the opposite side.

Fit the number plate holder plate (8) to the number plate support subframe (9), fitting the special screws (6) into the vibration dampers and starting the nuts (10) on the opposite side.

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Slide the plate (8) along the slots (g) in the subframe (9) until bringing it all the way towards the bottom side.

Tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), by holding the nuts (10) on the opposite side.

Reposition the assembly on the swingarm and tighten the screws (11) to a torque of 25 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).