Lower Cover Installation - Evinrude E-TEC E40DRLSCB Service Manual

Lower Cover Installation

Installation of lower motor covers will be easier if
the following steps are performed in order:
•
Install air silencer on throttle body.
•
Place starboard cover on outboard and route
fuel hose and battery cable through grommet
notch.
•
Insert trim cable grommet into port side cover.
•
Connect trim/tilt switch connector.
•
Place port side cover into position on outboard.
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1. Trim cable grommet
2. Trim/tilt switch connector
Start the screw above the exhaust relief grommet
first. Tighten just enough to hold the grommet in
place.
1. Start this screw first
2. Exhaust relief grommet
Start the top front screw next and draw cover
halves together.
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1. Start this screw second
Install remaining cover screws and tighten all
screws to 24 to 36 in. lbs. (3 to 4 N·m).
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1
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1. Lower cover screws
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