Ducati Scrambler 800 - Service manual > Fuel tank

Refitting the fuel tank

Make sure that two silent blocks (16) are present on both sides of the frame.

Position the tank on the frame so as to connect connector (15) and hoses (14).

For the connection, grip the flange and push it down (A).

Insert hose (14).

Connect the connector (15).

Tighten the two screws (13) to the silent blocks to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10%.

Tighten the two screws (11) of tank (12).

Refit the seat (Refitting the seat).

Refitting the tank side body panels

Position side body panel (1) engaging tab (6) in bracket (7) on tank (3).

Tighten screw (2) retaining side body panel (1) to tank (3) to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10%.

Reposition adhesive logo (A).

The image below shows the ICON customisation. The procedure is the same for all customisations.

Check that on the tank there are rubber elements (7).

Fit the tank cover (6) by pulling it inwards to engage pins (4) in fixing points (5).

Refitting the fuel tank flange

If removed or damaged, fit seal (4) on pump (5) and lubricate it with the specified product.

Insert the pump unit (5) in the tank seat (6) as shown in the picture.

Position the pump locking flange (7) on pump (5), centring notch (8) on rib (9).

Turn flange (7) and pump (5) assembly by centring flange hole with the holes on the tank.

Start screws (2) and tighten them to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10% respecting the indicated sequence.

Use the indicated product to lubricate the contact areas of tabs (10) with the seal.

Removing the fuel tank flange

Loosen the screws (2) and remove fuel pump flange (3).

Refitting the tank filler plug

Insert the fuel plug and start the four retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 5 Nm +- 10%.

Removing the tank filler plug

Open the fuel plug and loosen the four retaining screws (1).

Remove the tank plug.

Removing the fuel tank

Remove the seat (Removing the seat) Loosen the two screws (11) securing tank (12) to the frame.

Working on both sides, remove screws (13).

Lift the tank as required to reach the fuel flange located under the tank.

Grip the flange and push it down (A).

Slide out hose (14). Disconnect the connector (15).

For clarity, the figures below show a flange removed from the tank.

Disconnect hoses (14) and connector (15).

Note Pay attention when disconnecting the fuel pipes. There may be fuel leakages.

Removing the tank fairings

Remove adhesive logo (A).

The image below shows the ICON customisation. The procedure is the same for all customisations.

Remove screw (2) retaining side body panel (1) to tank (3).

Remove side body panel (1) by sliding it towards the vehicle front side.

Remove the tank cover (6) by pulling it outwards to remove pins (4) from fixing points (5).

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