Removal
Solo Seat
1. See Figure 1 and Figure 2. Remove seat.
a. Hidden seat nuts: Lift up the flap and foam covering the mounting nuts on the rear of the seat.
b. Remove seat nuts (1).
c. See Figure 4 and Figure 5. Raise rear of seat. Pull seat rearward to disengage the tongue from the slot in the seat.
Two-Up One-Piece Seat
NOTE
The seat screw may be difficult to access if the Tour-Pak is in the forward position. If necessary, see Operation → TOUR-PAK to temporarily move the Tour-Pak.
1. Open Tour-Pak lid.
2. Open one of the saddlebag lids.
3. See Figure 3. Remove screw to release seat strap from bracket.
4. Remove screw to release seat from top of rear fender.
NOTE
Cover the seat mount mounting bracket with palm of hand to prevent damage to Tour-Pak.
5. See Figure 4 and Figure 5. Raise rear of seat. Pull seat rearward to disengage the tongue from the slot in the seat.
Installation
Solo Seat
1. See Figure 1. Install seat.
a. See Figure 4 and Figure 5. Align seat slot with tongue behind the fuel tank. Push seat forward to engage seat.
b. Install seat nuts (1). Tighten.
Torque: 0.9–1.7 N·m (0.7–1.3 ft-lbs) Seat nut
2. Pull up on seat to verify that it is secure.
3. Hidden seat nuts: Lower seat foam and flap down over seat nuts.
Two-Up One-Piece Seat
NOTE
Cover the seat mount mounting bracket with palm of hand to prevent damage to Tour-Pak.
1. See Figure 4 and Figure 5. Align seat slot with tongue behind the fuel tank. Push seat forward to engage seat.
2. See Figure 3. Secure seat bracket to rear fender with screw. Tighten.
Torque: 5.4–8.1 N·m (48–72 in-lbs) Seat bracket screw
3. Pull up on seat to check that it is properly secured.
4. See Figure 3. Insert strap in slot on seat strap bracket.
5. Install screw and washer. Tighten.
Torque: 5.4–8.1 N·m (48–72 in-lbs) Seat strap bracket
6. Close the saddlebag lid.
7. Close Tour-Pak lid.
NOTE
Install Tour-Pak back in desired position if removed. See Operation → TOUR-PAK.
1Seat nut
Figure 1. Solo Seat: FLHT
1Seat nut
Figure 2. Solo Seat: Hidden Seat Nuts
1Seat strap screw
2Seat strap
3Seat screw
Figure 3. Seat Strap Screw
Figure 4. Seat Tongue
Figure 5. Seat Mounting Slot