Ducati Scrambler 800 - Service manual > Removing the tail guard

Remove the two lower screws (7) of tail guard (8).

Remove the two lateral screws (9) and (10).

Separate tail guard (8) from the frame and disconnect the connectors of RH (11) and LH (12) turn indicators.

Remove tail guard (8).

To disassemble the tail guard, proceed as follows:

Loosen the two screws (15) and separate the tail guard upper part (13) from the lower part (14).

Refitting the rear side body panels

Check the presence of the two clips (19) on the two side body panels.

If not already present on the side body panels, fit trims (20) fully home by inserting the three pins (21) in the relevant holes with retainers (A) on the side body panels.

RH side body panel

Position the RH side body panel (3) inserting pin (19) fully against rubber block (20).

Start screw (1) with washer (22) on RH rear side body panel (3).

Start lower screws (2).

Tighten screw (1) with washer (22) and the two screws (2) to a torque of 8 Nm +- 10%.

LH side body panel

Position the LH side body panel (6) inserting pin (23) fully against rubber block (24).

Start screw (4) with washer (25) on LH side body panel (6).

Start lower screws (5).

Tighten screw (4) and the two screws (5) to a torque of 8 Nm +- 10%.

Removing the rear side body panels

Remove the seat (Removing the seat).

RH side body panel

Loosen the upper screw (1) and the two rear screws (2) of the underseat side body panel (3).

Remove the side body panel by pulling it outwards.

LH side body panel

Loosen the upper screw (4) and the two rear screws (5) of the underseat side body panel (6).

Release the side body panel front side.

Slide out the side body panel by sliding it first downwards and then towards the rear side so as to release it from the shock absorber.

Refitting the seat

Position the rider seat (2) by inserting the front catch (A) under the tank fastener (B), as shown in the figure.

Push the seat rear end until pin clicks in place inside latch.

Removing the seat

Insert the key into the catch (1) and turn it clockwise until the latch disengages with an audible click.

Slide out seat (2) from the front side by lifting it.

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