Removal
NOTICE
Detach passenger seat strap before removing seat. Failure to do so can result in damage to rear fender paint. (00225a)
  1. Remove right saddlebag.
  2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHR. 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. Draw free end of passenger seat strap to opposite side of vehicle.
  4. Remove fastener to detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender.
  5. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Tongue: Touring Models. Firmly push front of seat downward and rearward until tongue disengages slot in seat.
  6. Remove seat from frame.
Installation
1. Place seat on frame backbone.
2. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat: FLHT → Seat Tongue: Touring Models. Firmly push front of seat downward and forward 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. Draw free end of passenger seat strap to left side of vehicle.
7. Insert bolt with flat washer through passenger seat strap and slotted hole of saddlebag front mounting bracket. Insert bolt into forward hole in chrome frame tube cover.
8. Fasten 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. Check that there is adequate clearance between saddlebag and side cover to prevent paint damage.
10. Tighten saddlebag front mounting bracket fastener.