Seat Assembly Replacement
About
This procedure provides instruction to remove and install the Seat Assembly which includes: the Seat, Seat Slider Assembly, and Seat Post.
- Seat replacement instructions
- Seat slider assembly replacement instructions
- Seat post replacement instructions
Procedure
Review entire procedure before starting.
Seat replacement instructions
- Remove seat by loosening the seat mounting bolt and pulling seat off the seat post.
- Reinstall by placing seat onto the seat post.
- Adjust the seat so that it is inline and level with the frame. Tighten the seat mounting bolt. Sit on bike and verify the seat position, make adjustments as necessary.
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Return bike to service.
Seat slider assembly replacement instructions
- Loosen the seat adjustment knob.
- Remove the seat slider - rear end cap by removing the three mounting screws using a 2.5 mm hex key. Retain part(s) and/or fastener(s) for installation.
- Remove the slider travel limit set screw located on the underside of the seat slider using a 2.5 mm hex key. Retain part(s) and/or fastener(s) for installation.
- Remove seat slider assembly by moving it towards the front of the bike.
- Reinstall the replacement seat slider in reverse order.
- Verify the seat slider forward/reverse travel is smooth and is blocked from sliding off the seat post.
- Verify that the seat fwd/aft adjustment knob works properly and return to service.
Seat post replacement instructions
- Pull the seat height adjustment pop-pin and remove the seat post from the frame.
- Clean and apply a thin film of 3-IN-ONE SILICONE lubricant onto the seat assembly post. Do not apply lubricant to the seat forward/back slider.
- Reinstall the seat post by pulling the height adjustment pop-pin and inserting the post into the bike frame. Release the pop-pin so that it engages inside the seat post.
- Verify that the seat height adjustment works properly and return to service.
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