Ducati Scrambler 800 - Service manual > Refitting the seat release mechanism

Insert lock (7) in the relevant hole of the underseat cover.

Fit tabs (8) and (9) into the relevant recesses on the cover.

Insert plate (10) on inner side of the underseat cover aiming it as shown in the figure.

There is just one possible position because of elements (11) and (12).

Fit lock (7) by tightening nut (6) to a torque of 3 Nm +- 10%.

Fit nipple (3) into its seat (4).

Position the underseat cover (1) and fix it by means of screws (2).

Removing the seat release mechanism

Remove the underseat cover (1), loosening screws (2).

Remove nipple (3) from its seat on the lock lever (4).

Release lock lever cable (5).

Unscrew nut (6) and remove the seat opening device (7).

Refitting the tail guard

Reassemble the tail guard as follows:

Check on both sides of the vehicle the presence of the two retaining clips (16).

Fasten the two turn indicators by tightening screws (17) to the torque of 5 Nm +- 10%.

If previously removed, join the tail guard upper part (13) with the lower part (14) using the two screws (15).

Tighten the two screws (15) to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10%.

Connect the two turn indicator connectors (11) and (12).

Position tail guard (8) on the frame and start the two screws (9) and (10).

Make sure that washers (18) are present on the screws.

Start the two screws (7) in the tail guard lower side.

Tighten the screws (9) and (10) to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10% and the screws (7) to a torque of 8 Nm +- 10%.

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