Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the exhaust system

Remove the silencer, as described in the paragraph "removing the silencer" of this section.

Loosen the screws (28) and remove the exhaust by-pass valve cover (27).

Turn the exhaust valve pulley (a) to facilitate the throttle cable (25) output.

Release the end fitting (b) of the cable (25) from the exhaust valve (d) and remove the circlip (39).

Release the control cable (25) from the plate (c).

Remove the two retaining springs (16) and remove the central exhaust pipe (26).

Remove the retaining spring (16) and the upper exhaust pipe (19).

Loosen the screws (11) and remove the heat guard (13) from the upper exhaust pipe (19); keep the spacers (12).

Undo and remove the horizontal cylinder lambda probe (20).

Undo and remove the three fixing nuts (21) and remove the horizontal manifold (24) with the gasket (23).

Undo and remove the vertical cylinder lambda probe (20).

Undo and remove the three fixing nuts (21) and remove the manifold (22) with the gasket (23).

Unscrew the nuts (9) and remove the heat guard from the manifold (10).