1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 507270, Page 14Get this manual
Surface Mount Remote Control, Prewired INotel This remote control can be mounted on either side of the boatThe following procedures and photographs describe starboard installationIf your remote control is mounted differently, consider that when consulting these pagesDisassembly
1Disconnect battery cables at the battery before servicing electrical systems, or risk injury from: burns or fire caused by shorted positive battery cable contact with moving parts if the engine is accidentally cranked or started2Remove the remote control from the boat with cables still attached
3Remove control handleloosen Allen head screw three complete turns
4Support control on blocks with the handle down and between themPlace center punch in head of Allen head screwTap the punch with plastic hammer to disengage the control handle splines from the hub splinesRemove the Allen head screw and the control handle