2001-2014 Honda BF/BFP8D, BF/BFP9.9D Outboards Shop Manual, Page 234Get this manual
BFBO-BFS.SO CONTROL LEVER
1) Remove the 10 mm screw, lever set plate, neutral release lever and lever spring2) Remove the 12 mm self-tapping screw and control lever grip
LEVER SPRING SCREW