How do I remove Nitro 170TF throttle lever for trim switch service

[Jeff Ruffing]

I have a 75hp Mercury with the QuickSilver controls.



I need to replace the trim/tilt switch in my 1994 TF170 throttle control lever.



The dealer said to order it, I need to remove the switch for matchup. I read somewhere that you remove the control assembly, then disassemble it to get the switch out. Looks believeable to me.



I'm losing my mind trying to get this out/apart. I have every screw/bolt out except for one, and that one is almost out. It doesn't appear any more likely to come out after/if I get that one out, either.



WTH? Anybody been there, done that?

 

[Jeff Ruffing]

I got it.

I dug around a little longer searching the internet. Almost broke it using one bit of advice. Found that if I push the "Neutral" button, and shift all the way forward, you can pry the "Neutral" button out. Then using a deep 18mm socket, take out the nut and remove the lever. Then the lever prys apart where a tab is located at the bottom of the lever.



Figured I'd enter this info, in case anybody is ever searching for it.

 

[Dan J.]

The search feature is a huge asset on this site, if I do say so myself.




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