1. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT. Place seat on frame backbone. | |
2. | Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in seat. | |
3. | Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket. | |
4. | Install fastener to secure seat to the rear fender. Tighten to 2.3–4.5 N·m (20–40 in-lbs). 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) | ||
5. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front and rear. | |
6. | See Figure 1. On FLHRC models, route free end of passenger seat strap to left side of vehicle through slots in the seat. | |
7. | Install end of seat strap in slot of seat strap bracket. Install seat strap bracket fastener. Tighten to 5.4–8.1 N·m (48–72 in-lbs) | |
8. | Install saddlebag. |