Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Renewal of the headlight
Disconnect the headlight connectors (a) from the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Loosen nuts (2) that fix the front optical unit to the bottom yoke, and recover the washers (3).
Remove the complete front optical unit by sliding it upwards and releasing it from pins (b) of the supporting bracket.
Release the headlight from the front optical unit support by loosening the screws (4) and recovering the washers (5).
Refit the headlight on the front optical unit support, insert the spacers with collars (5) and the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Check for the pads (6) on the supporting bracket.
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the front optical unit by placing its lower part on the pads (d) and inserting the pins (b) into the eyelets (c) of the supporting bracket.
Fix the front optical applying a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) to the nuts (2) with washers (3).
Reconnect the headlight connectors (a) to the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Changing bulbs
Changing the headlight bulbs
Before replacing a burnt out light bulb, ensure that the replacement bulb has
the same voltage and power rating as
specified for the lighting device in question (sect. ...
Other materials:
Replacing the front phonic wheel sensor
Disconnect the front abs sensor (2) connector (a) from the main electric
wiring.
Open all the retainer clamps of the front abs sensor cable (2): refer to table
of sect. 7 - 6, Flexible wiring/hoses
positioning.
Loosen retaining screw (1) and remove the front abs sensor (2) with
ca ...
Checking and topping up coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of
the vehicle.
Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the
level is between the min and max marks on the side of the
expansion reservoir.
Top up if the level is below the min mark.
Unscrew the filler plug (1) ...
Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities
are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots
should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation,
never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully
covers your ...