Removal
  1. See Figure 1. Remove seat mounting screw from top of rear fender.
  2. Remove two mounting fasteners (5) located on both sides of the seat.
  3. See Figure 2. Locate the seat strap bracket on the LEFT side of the motorcycle.
  4. Loosen strap bracket by grasping and pressing down firmly.
  5. See Figure 3. Pull out to free the left side of the strapbracket.
  6. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seats: Softail Models → Seat Tongue. Push seat rearward to free tongue at front of seat from slot or bracket located in frame back.
    7. NOTE
    • For FLSTC/FLST models skip step 7 and proceed to step 9.
    • For FLSTF models proceed to step 7.
  7. Turn seat over to reveal a looped snap on the seat strap.
  8. Unsnap loop to loosen seat strap.
  9. Slide seat through seat strap to remove.
    10. NOTE
    To detach pillion seat from drivers seat, remove the pillion mounting fasteners.
Installation
NOTE
  • See Figure 1. To attach pillion seat to driver's seat, tighten the pillion mounting fasteners until snug.
  • For FLSTC/FLST models skip step 1 and proceed to step 3.
  • For FLSTF models proceed with step 1.
1. Locate looped snap on seat strap.
2. See Figure 1. Place seat through the seat strap.
3. Snap loop together to tighten seat strap.
4. Slide seat toward front of motorcycle until the tongue locks into the open end of the frame back.
5. Install the two seat (5) mounting fasteners to the frame; secure until snug.
6. Install pillion mounting fastener on fender. Secure until snug.
7. See Figure 3. Place seat strap bracket end over mounting fasteners in frame.
8. See Figure 3. Pull up on strap bracket to ensure fit. Secure until snug.
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)
9. See Figure 2. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured.
1Pillion
2Seat mounting bracket
3Pillion mounting fasteners
4Driver seat
5Seat mounting fasteners
6Seat strap
Figure 1. Seat: FLSTC/FLSTF
Figure 2. Seat Strap: Softail Models
Figure 3. Pushing/Pulling Strap Bracket
Figure 4. Remove/Placing Strap Bracket