Removal
  1. See Controls and Indicators → TOUR-PAK. Open Tour-Pak to move passenger seat backrest out of the way.
    2. NOTE
    The Tour-Pak must be positioned to the rear to gain access to the seat mounting bracket screw. If the Tour-Pak is in the forward position, remove Tour-Pak and install in rearward position.
  2. Detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender by removing seat mounting fastener.
  3. To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand.
  4. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Tongue . While pushing seat forward, raise rear of seat until bracket clears top of Tour-Pak. Push seat rearward slightly to free tongue at front of seat from slot in frame backbone.
  5. Detach seat from frame.
Installation
1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Mounting Slot: FLHT . Place seat on frame backbone.
2. To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand.
3. While raising rear of seat approximately 3 in. (76.2 mm), use other hand to firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in frame backbone.
4. Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket.
5. Install fastener.
NOTE
If the seat retention nut is damaged or lost, see service manual for instructions.
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b)
6. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front and rear.