Removal
  1. Remove right saddlebag.
  2. See Figure 1. Remove bracket bolt with the flat washer that secures seat strap and bracket. Then remove passenger seat strap and saddlebag front mounting bracket from chrome frame tube cover.
  3. See Figure 2. On FLHRC models, the seat strap is routed through slots in the seat. Carefully pull passenger seat strap through slots to remove.
  4. Place seat strap on opposite side of vehicle.
  5. Remove fastener to detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender.
  6. Push seat rearward to free tongue from the slot in the seat.
  7. Remove seat from frame.
Installation
1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Mounting Slot: Touring Models. Place seat on frame backbone.
2. Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue engages slot in seat.
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.
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)
5. Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured, front and rear.
6. See Figure 2. On FLHRC models, route free end of passenger seat strap to left side of vehicle through slots in the seat.
7. Insert bolt with flat washer through passenger seat strap and slotted hole of saddlebag front mounting bracket.
8. Insert bolt into forward hole in chrome frame tube cover. Snug saddlebag front mounting bracket bolt, but do not tighten.
9. Install saddlebag.
NOTE
If necessary, rotate saddlebag front mounting bracket to align spring plate with hole in saddlebag.
10. Tighten saddlebag front mounting bracket fastener.
Figure 1. Front Saddle Bracket
Figure 2. Strap Slots: FLHRC