Yamaha F90 Apron; Oil Drain Tube Replacement

[allenp42]

I'm planning on replacing the rubber tube (grommet) where the engine oil drains. The engine is a 2005 F90TLRD. Can the tube be replaced without removing the Apron? If not,iIn looking at the parts list and the service manual, it appears that I have 5 bolts at the top and 2 on the side, but will the plastic apron spread wide enough to slide it off the engine?

Just being cautious because I don't want to flex the apron and end up with a crack.

Thanks,
Allen

[rodbolt17]

best I recall you have to remove the oil pan first.
way more trouble than its worth.

[allenp42]

Thank you. That's exactly what I needed to know. I'm not going to that much effort just to replace the rubber tube.

[almetelo]

Don't know why you want to change the rubber but let me share this CLEAN way I use to drain the oil on my outboard (so the rubber in "not necessary")

Tilt n Drain final.wmv - YouTube

[allenp42]

I'm going thru the boat from top to bottom replacing the minor stuff that has weathered, cracked, etc. The rubber tube has deteriorated slightly, and since it is only a few $$ for the part, I was going to replace it. That is, until I found out how much labor is required. The oil change system looks nice.

[rodbolt17]

not positive on the F90 but looking at the parts diagram and from memory on some F100 and F115 motors best I recall thats about the only way to access it.
usually I knock them off at least once while reassembling the midsection after oil sump cleaning.

[CatCam]

Don't know why you want to change the rubber but let me share this CLEAN way I use to drain the oil on my outboard (so the rubber in "not necessary")

Tilt n Drain final.wmv - YouTube

THIS!!!!!

Tilt & Drain is the way to go!!!! Easy & clean!!! Best $17 I've spent in a LONNNGGGG time!!!

[rodbolt17]

dunno,takes to much time.
I use my slurrper and suck it out.
however I also do this for a living.
I have also never had a drain plug strip.