Removal
- See Figure 1. Remove seat mounting screw from top of rear fender.
- See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats: Softail Models → Seat Tongue. Push seat rearward to free tongue at front of seat from slot or bracket in frame back.
- Remove seat from frame.
- Install seat mounting screws to fender. Secure until snug.
NOTE
The FXSTB model does not have a removable seat bracket. It is riveted to the bottom of the seat.
Installation
| 1. | Place seat on frame back. | |
| 2. | Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tongue locks into the bracket or slot in the frame back. | |
| 3. | Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket. | |
| 4. | Install seat mounting screw. | |
 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) | ||
| 5. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured. |
| 1 | Seat mounting fastener |
| 2 | Seat |
Figure 1. Seat: FX Softail Models