1999 "EE" Evinrude 5 thru 15 4-Stroke Service Manual, P/N 787022, Page 234Get this manual
Steering Handle Servicethru 8 Removal
1To avoid accidental starting of engine while servicing, twist and remove all spark plug leads2Remove manual starter as described in Section 7, and lower engine covers as described in Section 4
3Remove tie strap and connector retainer and disconnect Amphenol connectorsRemove stop button black wire from connector using OMC Pin Removal Tool, PI 3226984Remove bottom screw, with lock washer, from power pack and remove ground (black) wire5Remove screw retaining the throttle cable anchor screw and washers retaining the throttle lever