tilt/trim switch in control box

[fatboy1972]

I am about to order a new tilt/trim switch for the control box for my 1987 Yamaha 70. Is this a difficult job? Is access for the control box wiring, in the back of the box? I am ordering from this website. Any helpful info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[boats.net]

Don't know which style control box you have but the wire harness routes through handle and connects to main harness.

[fatboy1972]

Yes, thats what I thought, Im just not sure how to get the handle off. I receivd the part today, so Ill dive into it to see how to remove the handle. It is a Yamaha 703 remote control.

Thanks

[robert graham]

I understand there's a lot of moving parts inside that 703 Control Box, and a good idea to take it slow and easy and maybe take photos as you go to aid re-assembly. Good Luck, and hope it's not all that tough!

[fatboy1972]

I just cant figure out how to get to the inside of the handle to replace the switch. I do have the handle removed from the box.

[boats.net]

Remove the box from boat and the bolt that holds handle is on back side of control box.

[fatboy1972]

Thats where Im stuck. I have removed that bolt and am fighting with the 2 screws on the back of the handle but still dont see how to get the switch out from there. Does the handke unsnap?

[boats.net]

Remove the two screws in lock and pull lock and spring out, then remove the screw holding grip on handle to remove grip.

[hoppo829]

Be very careful when re-assembling the remote box, the wires that come from the loom are easy to catch up when the remotes are being used.

[fatboy1972]

Got it, thanks. Yes, the wires have been a real pain.