Removal
| 1. | See Controls and Indicators → TOUR-PAK. Open Tour-Pak to move passenger seat backrest out of the way. 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 install in rearward position. | |
NOTICE Detach passenger seat strap before removing seat. Failure to do so can result in damage to rear fender paint. (00225a) | ||
| 2. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Strap Bracket Screw (FLHT. Open left saddlebag cover and remove seat strap bracket fastener. | |
| 3. | Pull upward on strap to free it from slot in bracket. | |
| 4. | Move passenger seat strap to side of seat. | |
| 5. | Remove fastener to detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender. | |
| 6. | To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand. | |
| 7. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Tongue: Touring Models. While pushing seat forward, raise rear of seat until bracket clears top of Tour-Pak. Push seat rearward slightly to free tongue from slot in seat. | |
| 8. | Remove seat from frame. |
Installation
| 1. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Mounting Slot: Touring Models. Place seat on frame backbone. | |
| 2. | To protect finish of Tour-Pak, cover rear seat mounting bracket with palm of hand. | |
| 3. | While raising rear of seat approximately 76.2 mm (3 in), use other hand to firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in seat. | |
| 4. | Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket. | |
| 5. | Install seat mounting fastener. 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. | |
 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) | ||
| 6. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front and rear. | |
| 7. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Strap Bracket Screw (FLHT. Install end of seat strap in slot of seat strap bracket. Install seat strap bracket fastener. Tighten to 5.4–8.1 N·m (48–72 in-lbs). |