1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat Installation: XL Models → Seat Assembly: Sportster XL Models. Remove screw (1) to detach seat from rear fender.
  2. Slide seat forward and lift up slightly to detach keyhole bracket from seat post. Then slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue from rear fuel tank bracket.
  3. See Figure 1. Verify that tongue (1) and keyhole bracket (2) are tightly secured to seat bottom and that no rivets are loose or missing.
  4. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat Installation: XL Models → Seat Assembly: Sportster XL Models. If two-up seat (2), inspect passenger strap (4) for damage or excessive wear.
NOTE
The passenger strap is not sold separately. If it is damaged, excessively worn or otherwise unusable, the entire seat assembly must be replaced.
1Tongue
2Keyhole bracket
3Passenger strap
Figure 1. Seat
Figure 2. Seat Post: Sportster XL Models