Removal
NOTICE
Detach passenger seat strap before removing seat. Failure to do so can result in damage to rear fender paint. (00225a)
  1. Open saddlebag cover and remove fastener from seat strap bracket.
  2. Pull upward on strap to free it from slot in bracket. Move passenger seat strap to side of seat.
  3. Detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender by removing mounting fastener.
  4. See Figure 1. Push seat rearward to free tongue (1) at front of seat from slot in frame backbone.
  5. Separate the seat connector half from the power connector half.
  6. Remove seat.
NOTE
The heated seat will automatically shut off after an hour and a half of continuous operation to prevent overheating. To reset the seat, park the motorcycle and turn the ignition key to OFF for 5 minutes before restarting.
Installation
1. Mate the heated seat connector half to the power connector half found in the frame backbone Y in front of the battery.
2. See Figure 2. Place seat on frame backbone.
3. See Figure 1. 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. See Figure 3. 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).
7. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured.
1Connector
2Tongue
Figure 1. Seat: FLHTCUSE
1Slot
2Frame backbone
Figure 2. Seat Mounting Slot
Figure 3. Seat Strap Bracket Fastener: FLHTCUSE