1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" Electric Outboards Service Manual, P/N 507119, Page 88Get this manual
Resistor Wire Service12-Volt Hand Control Models
rn 1Cut the tie strap securing the wire in the motor tube2Remove the resistor wire[] 3Install new resistor wire into the motor tube[] 4Pull upward on motor leads to remove any slack
5Position resistor wire so the heat shrink is even with the top of the motor tube