Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 324

SUPPORT TOOL
3/8 in. diameter metal rod (a used shift shaft works well)
a -
METRIC CONVERSION
14 in. = 35.56 cm
3/8 in. = 9.5 mm
Disconnect battery cables at battery before removing power trim wires from sole-
noids.
3. Disconnect power trim wires at solenoids (BLUE, GREEN, and BLACK) or if relay
style, disconnect (BLUE and GREEN) bullet connector harness.
4. Open filler cap and release any remaining pressure in the system.
IMPORTANT: Outboards equipped with thru-the-tilt-tube steering - remove steer-
ing link arm from end of steering cable and cable retaining nut from tilt tube.
a -
b -
90-855347R1 JANUARY 1999
a
a
2"
Drill holes for retaining clips
2 in. = 50.8 mm
1/4 in. = 6.35 mm
a
Filler Cap
Retaining Nut
14"
a a
1/4"
CAUTION
51339
POWER TRIM
b
51354
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