Removal
- Remove saddlebag.
- See Figure 1. Remove fastener (with flat washer) to remove passenger seat strap and saddlebag front mounting bracket from chrome frame tube cover.
- Remove Phillips screw to detach seat mounting bracket from top of rear fender.
- See Figure 2. Push seat rearward to free tongue at front of seat from slot in frame backbone.
| 1 | Seat strap |
| 2 | Fastener and flat washer |
Figure 1. Passenger Seat Strap Mounting: FLHTCSE2
Installation
| 1. | See Figure 3. Place seat on frame backbone. | |
| 2. | See Figure 2. Firmly push front of seat downward and forward 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 fastener. NOTE If the seat retention nut is damaged or lost, see Seat Retention Nut Replacement in the appropriate 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) | ||
| 5. | Pull up on seat to verify that it is properly secured. |
| 1 | Tongue |
| 2 | Seat bottom |
Figure 2. Seat Tongue
| 1 | Slot |
| 2 | Frame backbone |
Figure 3. Seat Mounting Slot