How the heck

[Llyod413]

Hello,
I have leaking from the lower screw ( not yellow cap) on the trim unit of a 2015 Mercury 115 EFI. Unfortunately, I removed the screw and several components and a spring came out. I have the schematic showing the order of the pieces, but I'm finding it impossible to get them to stay in the hole to reassemble. I have the front of the trailer all the way down to the ground to create the best angle, but the pieces don't stay together when I let go to tighten.
Anyone have a hack? I really don't want to take the whole thing off.

Thank you

 

[airshot]

All I can say is thanks for letting me know this, I will not take that screw out for sure. Hope you get it figured out !!

 

[Llyod413]

All I can say is thanks for letting me know this, I will not take that screw out for sure. Hope you get it figured out !!

Glad to be of help.

 

[Alumarine]

Maybe use a glob of vaseline?
Do it on a hill?
Also, use the proper screwdriver.

 

[QBhoy]

There is a procedure and position of trim to be followed in the manual, to do this. Also a service bulletin regarding replacing these too, after a known issue with them

 

[silverbul]

are you sticking your tongue out while trying? works for me. lol