Mercury Mariner 8/9.9HP 4-Stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 224Get this manual
Remote Platform RemovalDisassembly
ALL MODELS 1Remove starter solenoid retaining bolt (if equipped) and lay solenoid and bracket off to one side2Remove fuel connector retaining boltc a
4Remove bolts securing horizontal shift shaft
53550Retainer Plate BoltsLeaf Spring Bolts
5Remove bolts securing throttleshift cable platform6Remove bolt (c) securing shift lever to horizontal shift shaft7Remove throttle link rod from throttle lever53548