Tilt/trim motor replacement

[thisledue]

2003 Mercury 75 trim motor has excessive exterior rust. Removal of the motor assembly appears to be a problem. Is it necessary to remove the engine from the transom in order to replace the motor?

[boatmangc]

Just the Starboard side.

[thisledue]

Thanks. Those rear bolts look hard to get to.

[boatmangc]

Once you get the starboard transom bracket off you unbolt the trim and slip it out. then the bolts are easier