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ENGINE COVER SERVICE
LOWER COVER SERVICE
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Lower Cover Installation
Installation of lower motor covers will be easier if
the following steps are performed in order:
• Install air silencer on throttle body.
• Place starboard cover on outboard and route
fuel hose and battery cable through grommet
notch.
• Insert trim cable grommet into port side cover.
• Connect trim/tilt switch connector.
• Place port side cover into position on outboard.
Start the screw above the exhaust relief grommet
first. Tighten just enough to hold the grommet in
place.
Start the top front screw next and draw cover
halves together.
Install remaining cover screws and tighten all
screws to 24 to 36 in. lbs. (3 to 4 N·m).
1. Trim cable grommet
2. Trim/tilt switch connector
002216
1. Start this screw first
2. Exhaust relief grommet
002157
1. Start this screw second 002165
1. Lower cover screws 002168