Removal: FXDWG Models
  1. See Figure 1. Remove the screw (1) and washer (2) securing the pillion (9) to the fender.
  2. Slide the pillion forward to release from the shoulder bolt (10).
  3. Remove the shoulder bolt, grabstrap and hardware.
  4. Slide seat toward the rear of the motorcycle and remove seat.
Installation: FXDWG Models
1. Put seat on frame backbone.
NOTE
There is a tab at the front of the seat that slides under the rear fuel tank mount to secure seat.
2. Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tab locks under the fuel tank mount.
3. Position grabstrap with the grabstrap holes aligned with fender holes. Align with hole on mounting tab of the seat.
4. Install shoulder bolt and washer to secure seat and grabstrap. Tighten securely.
5. Slide pillion through grabstrap and align the slot under the pillion with the head of the shoulder bolt.
6. Slide seat backward until firmly secured on the shoulder bolt.
7. Install screw (1) and washer (2). Tighten securely.
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)
8. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured.
Removal: All Other Models
  1. See Figure 1. Remove screw (1) and washer (2).
  2. Raise seat slightly and remove nut (7), washers (5 and 6) and bolt (4). Remove grabstrap.
  3. Slide seat to the rear of the motorcycle and remove.
Installation: All Other Models
1. Put seat on frame backbone.
NOTE
There is a tab at the front of the seat that slips under the rear fuel tank mount.
2. Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tab locks under the fuel tank mount.
3. See Figure 1. Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket.
4. Install bolt (4), washers (5 and 6) and nut (7) to secure seat grabstrap. Tighten to 6.7–10.2 N·m (60–90 in-lbs).
5. Install screw (1) and washer (2). Tighten securely.
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. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured.
1Screw
2Washer
3Seat, typical
4Grabstrap bolt
5Grabstrap washer
6Grabstrap washer
7Grabstrap nut
8Seat, FXDWG
9Pillion, FXDWG
10Shoulder bolt, FXDWG
Figure 1. Seat