Cowl Replacement - Mercury Avator 7.5e Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

3. Tighten the link rod screw to the specified torque.
a
a - Screw
b - Steering link rod
Description
Link rod screw
Locknut

Cowl Replacement

COWL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PREREQUISITES
IMPORTANT: The battery must be removed before any cowl panels are
removed or installed.
Electrical shorted circuits can cause severe physical injuries or death from
burns or electrical shock. Always put down tools and metal objects, and
remove any metal jewelry or wristwatches before removing cowls. Electrical
wiring connections should not be removed except by an Authorized Mercury
Marine Dealer.
The cowl panels must be removed in the following sequence: (The port and
rear cowl panels may not need to be removed for some procedures).
1. Front cowl upper panel
2. Front cowl lower panel
3. Starboard cowl panel
4. Port cowl panel
INSTALLATION
Nm
27.1
27.1
CAUTION
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46
b
75676
lb‑in.
–
–
lb‑ft
20
20
eng