2C-2 - INSTALLATION - BRAVO DRIVES 90-823225--1 1096
Removal
IMPORTANT: Stern drive unit must be removed
prior to engine removal. Refer to Stern Drive Ser-
vice Manual.
Engine Removal
1. Disconnect battery cables from battery.
2. Remove instrument harness connector plug from
engine harness receptacle after loosening
clamp.
!
WARNING
Be careful when working on fuel system. Gaso-
line is extremely flammable and highly explosive
under certain conditions. Do not smoke or allow
spark or open flame in area. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
3. Using wrench to stabilize brass filter nut at fuel in-
let, loosen fuel line fitting, disconnect and suitably
plug fuel line to prevent fuel in tank from leaking
into bilge.
4. Disconnect throttle cable from carburetor, or
throttle body on Fuel Injection models, and retain
locknuts and hardware.
5. Disconnect bullet connectors of trim sender wires
(coming from transom assembly) from engine
harness.
NOTE: After wires are disconnected be sure to loos-
en them from clamps or sta-straps retaining them to
engine or hoses.
6. Disconnect MerCathode wires from MerCathode
controller if mounted on engine (some models).
7. Disconnect seawater inlet hose from gimbal
housing.
8. Disconnect exhaust elbow hoses (bellows).
9. Remove both shift cables from shift plate. Retain
locknuts and hardware.
10. Disconnect any grounding wires and accessories
that are connected to engine.
11. Disconnect (and suitably plug) fluid hoses from
power steering control valve on transom.
!
CAUTION
Center lifting eye (located on top of thermostat
housing) is used for engine alignment only. DO
NOT use to lift entire engine.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT allow lifting sling to hook or compress
engine components or damage will occur.
!
CAUTION
Multi-Port engines MUST be lifted with a lifting
arm or damage to engine components will occur.
12. Support engine with suitable sling through lifting
eyes on engine and remove front and rear engine
mounting bolts. Retain hardware.
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72580
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b
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a - Suitable Sling
b - Engine Lifting Eyes
13. Carefully remove engine. DO NOT hit power
steering control valve.
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