2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-103
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SEAT LOCK 2.44
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.43 SEAT.
2. Cut cable strap loosely securing BAS wiring harness to
seat lock cable.
3. See Figure 2-128. Disconnect seat lock cable:
a. Remove latch (9) from latch bracket (10) by remov-
ing two fasteners (6).
b. Slide retainer (7) away from cable end (8).
c. Remove cable end (8) and cable (5) from latch.
4. Remove seat lock:
a. Remove seat lock retainer (3) from seat lock (1).
b. Remove seat lock (1) from plate (2) and trunk pan
(11).
NOTE
When removing seat lock (1), cable end (4) should release
from seat lock.
5. Remove cable (5) from plate (2).
INSTALLATION
1. See Figure 2-128. Install cable (5) into plate (2).
2. Install the seat lock (1) into trunk pan (11) and plate (2).
NOTES
● Once seat lock has been started through the hole in the
trunk pan and plate, now is the time to connect the cable
end to the seat lock.
● Seat lock plate must be aligned to tab on seat lock for
proper installation.
3. Install seat lock retainer (3) by aligning retainer to
retainer grooves on back side of seat lock (1).
4. Connect seat lock cable to latch:
a. Install cable end (8) and cable (5) onto latch.
b. Slide retainer (7) over pin on latch to lock cable end
(8) into place.
c. Install latch (9) to latch bracket (10) and tighten fas-
teners (6) to 60-72 in-lbs (6.7-8 Nm).
d. Install cable strap to loosely secure cable to BAS
wiring harness.
5. Open and close the seat lock with ignition key to verify
that cable is working properly.
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
6. Install seat. See 2.43 SEAT.