unknown plastic part

[riverposie]

I have a Merc 25 hp outboard motor..1992
When I opened the cover I discovered a plastic piece laying on the bottom & have no idea what it is or where it came from...can anyone tell me what it does
& where I can get this & where it goes?
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[boatmangc]

That appears to be the retainer clip that holds the shift shaft in pace

[wildcater]

ya if you have the cable att latch some one broke it and could't find it so they just put another one on.