Powerhead/Midsection Assembly Separation; Remote Control Throttle And Shift Cables; Removal - Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke Service Manual

Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
Description
Idle exhaust port cover screws

Powerhead/Midsection Assembly Separation

Several procedures require the separation of the powerhead/midsection assembly from the clamp/swivel bracket assembly.
Refer to the following procedures as required.

Remote Control Throttle and Shift Cables

The throttle and shift cables must be removed before the powerhead/midsection assembly can be separated from the clamp/
swivel bracket assembly.
1. Remove the bow‑tie retainers and washers from the throttle and shift cables.
a - Bow‑tie retainer
b - Flat washer
c - Throttle cable
d - Cable barrel
2. Remove the screw from the cable barrel retainer, and remove the throttle and shift cables.
a

Removal

1. For tiller handle models, remove the tiller handle. Refer to Section 7B ‑ Tiller Handle Removal.
2.
Completely remove both driveshaft housing covers. Refer to Driveshaft Housing Covers.
3. For electric start models, remove the starter motor. Refer to Section 2B ‑ Starter Motor Removal.
4. Remove the upper shift shaft:
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a d
b
a - Cable barrel retainer
b - Screw
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a - Bow‑tie retainer
b - Flat washer
c - Shift cable
d - Cable barrel
90-8M0125265 eng NOVEMBER 2017
Nm lb‑in.
6.0 53.1
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b
d
c
lb‑ft
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