Thermostat; Removal - Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual

Powerhead

Thermostat

Removal

1. Close the manual vent screw on the fuel cap.
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2. Remove the three bolts securing the fuel tank and move the fuel tank to the side.
3. Straighten the J‑clamp securing the throttle cables.
4. Remove the two M6 x 30 bolts securing the thermostat housing bracket to the cylinder block.
5. Remove the M6 x 60 bolt securing the recoil starter to the thermostat housing bracket.
6. Remove the fuel pump pulse hose at the intake manifold fitting.
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a - Fuel cap
b - Manual vent screw
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a - Fuel tank
b - Bolt (M6 x 25) and washer
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