Removal
| 1. | Open Tour-Pak (if equipped) to move passenger backrest out of the way. See Controls and Indicators → TOUR-PAK. NOTE The Tour-Pak must be positioned to the rear to gain access to the seat mounting bracket screw. If the Tour-Pak is in the forward position, remove Tour-Pak and temporarily install in rearward position. | |
| 2. | Remove the left side saddlebag. | |
NOTICE Detach passenger seat strap before removing seat. Failure to do so can result in damage to rear fender paint. (00225a) | ||
| 3. | See Figure 1. Remove fastener from seat strap bracket. | |
| 4. | Pull upward on strap to free it from slot in bracket. | |
| 5. | See Figure 2. On FLHRC and FLTRU, carefully pull passenger seat strap through slots in the seat to remove. | |
| 6. | Place seat strap on right side of vehicle. | |
| 7. | To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand. | |
| 8. | See Figure 3. While pushing seat forward, raise rear of seat until bracket clears top of Tour-Pak (if equipped). Push seat rearward slightly to free tongue from slot in seat. | |
| 9. | Remove seat from frame. |
Figure 1. Seat Strap Bracket Screw (typical)
Figure 2. Strap Slots: FLHRC
Installation
| 1. | See Figure 4. Place seat on frame backbone. | |
| 2. | To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand. | |
| 3. | See Figure 3. While raising rear of seat approximately 76.2 mm (3 in), use other hand to firmly push downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in seat. | |
| 4. | Push seat forward. Align mounting bracket with seat retention nut on rear fender. | |
| 5. | Install fastener to secure seat to 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. | |
| 6. | See Figure 2. On FLHRC and FLTRU, carefully route free end of passenger seat strap through slots in the seat. | |
| 7. | See Figure 1. Install end of seat strap in the bracket slot. Install seat strap bracket fastener. Tighten to 5.4–8.1 N·m (48–72 in-lbs). | |
 WARNINGAfter 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) | ||
| 8. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured. | |
| 9. | Install saddlebag. | |
| 10. | If moved, install Tour-Pak in its original location. |
Figure 3. Seat Tongue
Figure 4. Seat Mounting Slot