Mercury 35/40HP 2 Cylinder Outboards Service Manual PN 90-42794--1, Page 234Get this manual
Tilt Ram REMOVAL 1Remove Power Trim assembly from engine, refer toRemovalinstructions inPower Trim Assembly Removal and Installation," preceding Slowly remove fill screw to bleed pressure from reservoirFrom full closed (clockwise) position, slowly open manual release valve to turns (counterclockwise) to bleed remaining pressure from Power Trim system Remove pin (a) by driving pin in direction shown