power trim assembly

[atvjunky]

I am a newbie on here but have been around boats all my life. i have run into a problem though. My trim motor has shorted out and while trying to remove the the bolt closest to the transom is not to where I can get to it. So I decided that I would have to remove the complete unit. then ran into another problem, removed the pin on the tilt cyliinder, and removed the bolts holding the unit to the transom bracket. I can slide it around but cannot get it out due to the fill neck on the left side and the relief valve on the right. So I guess my question is does the outboard need t o be removed from the boat to get the unit out? Forget to give info on the motor. It is a early 90's model 150 hp Mercury. My trim assembly is a 3 wire 3 ram. I think it has the cartridge style motor but will know for sure if I ever get it out. Any info is greatly appreciated.

[boats.net]

You will need to remove the starboard side engine mounting bracket. It may be easier to remove the engine to do so.

[atvjunky]

thanks for the info removed the starboard side and was able to easily remove. thanks for the great info.