1. | See the owner's manual. Remove saddlebags. Save all hardware for installation. | |
2. | NOTE Before removing the saddlebag-mounting bracket attaching bolts, note the mounting orientation of the saddlebag mounting brackets. | |
3. | Use the bolt and washer to assemble the saddlebag mounting bracket to the vehicle in the same orientation as removed. Snug the bolt enough to hold the bracket in place. Do not fully tighten. | |
4. | Remove the right side forward saddlebag-mounting bracket attaching bolt and washer. Remove and discard the grab strap. | |
5. | Assemble the bracket to the vehicle in the same orientation as removed. Snug the bolt enough to hold the bracket in place. Do not fully tighten. |
1. | See Figure 7. Remove screw (D), washer (E) and grab strap end. Save hardware for later installation. | |
2. | Repeat previous step on opposite side. |
1. | Tour-Pak® models: Open Tour-Pak lid. Lift front pad to access seat mounting. | |
2. | See Figure 7. Remove the Phillips-head screw with lockwasher (A) from the rear of the currently installed seat. Pull the seat rearward to remove the seat. Retain the screw | |
3. | Fender Strips: Remove fender trim strips: a. Cover the tip of a regular screwdriver with a piece of tape to protect chrome and painted surfaces. b. See Figure 2. Insert the tip of the screwdriver between the chrome bezel and the rubber trim strip. c. Pry up the bezel. Pull it up and away from the rubber trim strip. d. Starting at either end, peel the rubber trim strip away from the fender. e. Clean with a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent distilled water. |
1. | 2014 and Later Models: Go to step 3. 2013 and Earlier Models: See Figure 3. Remove the two hex nuts (2) from the studs near the front of the rear fender. | |||||||
2. | Install new grab strap (1) onto the studs as shown, using the two outermost holes on straps with multiple holes. Secure the grab strap to the studs with the nuts. Tighten. Torque: 6.8–10.8 N·m (5–8 ft-lbs) | |||||||
WARNING To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery cable before proceeding. (00048a) | ||||||||
3. | Follow the instructions in the owner's manual to remove the negative (-) battery cable from the battery. NOTE 2014-2016 models: Installation of Kit 69200722 is required to locate the accessory circuit connector under the seat. 2017 and later models: Installation of Kit 69201599 is required to locate the accessory circuit connector under the seat. | |||||||
4. | See Figure 4. Identify and remove the plug from the accessory circuit connector (1) in front of the battery. |
Figure 3. Grab Strap Installation
Figure 4. Accessory Circuit Connector | ||||||
5. | Locate the heated seat connector on the underside of the new seat. NOTE 2014-2016 models: If another accessory is already using the accessory circuit connector, use a Switched Circuit Adapter Harness (part number 70264-94A, available separately) as a "Y" adapter. 2017 and later models: If another accessory is already using the accessory circuit connector, use a Switched Circuit Adapter Harness (part number 69201706, available separately) as a "Y" adapter. | |||||||
6. | Connect the heated seat connector to the accessory circuit connector (1). | |||||||
7. | See the owner's manual. Connect the negative (-) battery cable. | |||||||
8. | Guide the wiring into the space beneath the seat so that the wiring will not be crimped when the seat is installed. | |||||||
9. | See Figure 5. If already installed, slide the rear of the seat through the grab strap, from the front, until the slot (2) on the front underside of the seat is behind the seat mounting tongue (1) on the fuel tank rear bracket. |
Figure 5. Seat Front Mounting | ||||||
10. | Press the seat down onto the frame backbone. Slide the seat toward the front of the motorcycle until the fuel tank bracket tongue fully engages into the slot under the seat. | |||||||
11. | Secure the seat onto the rear fender using the Phillips-head screw (with lockwasher) removed in Seat Removal. Tighten. Torque: 5.4–8.1 N·m (4–6 ft-lbs) | |||||||
12. | See service manual. Install seat. After installing seat, pull up on the seat to verify that it is secure. | |||||||
13. | 2014 and Later Models: Install grab strap. a. Install grab strap end into grab strap bracket slot. Align the grab strap hole with the bracket hole. b. See Figure 7. Install grab strap screw (D) and washer (E). Tighten. Torque: 5.4–8.1 N·m (4.0–6.0 ft-lbs) c. Repeat steps for the opposite side. NOTE The molded rubber insert at the bottom of the saddlebags must fit snugly on the lower saddlebag support rails. | |||||||
14. | If removed, install the saddlebags to the motorcycle per the instructions in the owner's manual. Secure with the original bail head studs and flat washers. | |||||||
15. | Tighten the forward saddlebag mounting bolts. Tighten. Torque: 7–11 N·m (62.0–97.4 in-lbs) |
1. | With the ignition/key switch at IGNITION or ACCESS, open the circuit to the heated seat by flipping the accessory switch from OFF to ON. | |
2. | Two switches on the side of the seat control the rider and passenger heating areas independently. The forward switch controls the rider area, and the rearward switch controls the passenger area. |
1 | Rider section heat control switch |
2 | Passenger section heat control switch |
3 | Low heat position |
4 | High heat position |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
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1 | Seat (plain pattern shown) | Not sold separately |
2 | Grab strap (Kit 52633-08) | 51188-86 |
Grab strap (Kits 52000004A, 52000177, 52000564 and 52000565) | 52400005 | |
Grab strap (Kits 52000127 and 52000135) | 52400015 | |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit: | ||
A | Original equipment (OE) Phillips-head screw | 2952A |
B | OE flanged nut (2) | 7499 |
C | OE stud (2) | Not sold separately |
D | OE Grab strap screw (2) | 2952A |
E | OE Grab strap washer (2) | 6703 |
F | 2014 and later model configuration | |
G | 2013 and earlier model configuration |