See Figure 1. Reach under front end of tail section and press the two seat tabs inward.
Pull front of seat upward to disengage seat from the front end of the tail section.
Pull seat forward over fuel tank.

NOTE

When removing the seat, verify that the mounting bracket under the seat is tightly secured to the seat bottom and that no rivets are loose or missing. Inspect passenger strap for damage or excessive wear.
The passenger strap is not sold separately. If it is damaged, excessively worn, or otherwise unusable, the entire seat must be replaced.

Figure 1. Front Seat Tabs (under tail section): XR 1200X