NOTE
The FXSTC seat has a passenger backrest. The backrest is attached to the sissy bar with two fasteners.
Removal
  1. See Figure 1. Remove seat mounting screw from top of rear fender or remove two acorn nuts securing FXSTC seat to sissy bar.
  2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats: Softail Models → Seat Tongue (typical). Push seat rearward to free tongue at front of seat from slot or bracket in frame back.
  3. Gently slide seat out of seat strap.
  4. Remove seat from frame.
Installation
1. Slide seat into seat strap.
2. Place seat on frame back.
3. Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tongue locks into the bracket or slot in the frame back.
4. Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket or FXSTC seat is aligned with sissy bar attaching points.
5. On FXST and FXSTB models, hand tighten seat mounting screw. On FXSTC models, install acorn nuts to rear of seat.
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.
1Seat (FXST)
2Seat (FXSTB)
3Seat (FXSTC)
4Seat strap
5Seat mounting screw
6Acorn nuts
Figure 1. Seat: FXST/FXSTB/FXSTC Models