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3. Slide the starboard half of the lower mount bracket into position. Secure the bracket halves with two screws. Tighten the
screws to the specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Lower mount screws 13 115 –
4. Attach the two continuity wires to the port side of the lower mount with a screw and washer. Tighten the screw to the
specified torque.
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Screw 6.0 53.1 –
Clamp Brackets, Swivel Bracket ‑ Power Tilt Models
Clamp Brackets ‑ Power Tilt
IMPORTANT:
The following procedures assume that the steering cable has been removed.
Port Bracket Removal
NOTE: To remove the clamp brackets:
• Use an overhead hoist to support the outboard by the lifting eye, or
• Lay the outboard on its back side.
1. Disconnect the green and blue power tilt wires from the power tilt relays.
a - Blue (up) tilt relay terminal and wire
b - Green (down) tilt relay terminal and wire
2. Cut the cable tie that secures the power tilt wires to the electrical bracket.
3.
Pull the power tilt pump wires through the grommet in the port driveshaft housing cover.
4. Remove the P‑clip that secures the power tilt pump wires to the outside of the clamp bracket.
5. Cut the cable ties securing the power tilt pump wires to the inside of the clamp bracket.
6. Remove the tilt tube cap and locknut.
7. Remove the power tilt lower pivot screw and washer.
8. Remove the screw securing the ground cable to the power tilt unit.
a
b
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Clamp/Swivel Bracket and Driveshaft Housing
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