2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 58Get this manual
BFBD-BFS.9D 5) Remove the three 22 mm flange bolts and recoil starter,
6) Pull out the connectors and wires from the clamp on the starter case B7) Release the breather tube from the clamp on the starter case B8) Remove the starter case with the drain tube attached by disconnecting the drain tubes from the lower setting holes