Removal
NOTICE
Detach passenger seat strap before removing seat. Failure to do so can result in damage to rear fender paint. (00225a)
  1. See Figure 1. Open left saddlebag cover and remove fastener from seat strap bracket.
  2. Pull upward on strap to free it from slot in bracket. Move passenger seat strap to side of seat.
  3. Remove fastener to detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender.
  4. See Figure 2. Push seat rearward to free tongue from slot in seat.
  5. Detach seat from frame.
Installation
1. See Figure 3. Place seat on frame backbone.
2. See Figure 2. Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in frame backbone.
3. Push seat forward until rear fender seat retention nut is centered in hole of mounting bracket.
4. 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.
5. See Figure 1. 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).
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.
Figure 1. Seat Strap Bracket Screw (FLHT/C/U)
Figure 2. Seat Tongue: Touring Models
Figure 3. Seat Mounting Slot: Touring Models