Yamaha F225 Outboard Powerhead Removal

Extreme problems with an outboard call for extreme measures, like pulling off the powerhead to work on the engine. The good news is you don't need any parts or special tools to remove the powerhead from a Yamaha F225 outboard. 

Watch the video above and follow the steps below to remove the powerhead from a Yamaha F225 outboard engine. Use our Yamaha F225TXRC exploded parts diagrams for additional reference. 

Tools - Yamaha F225 Powerhead Removal 

• Ratchet and extensions
• Socket set
• Pliers
• Screwdrivers

How to Remove Yamaha F225TXRC Outboard Powerhead

Step 1. Remove the top cowling; the flywheel cover from the top of the motor; the ignition coil cover from the rear of the powerhead; and the intake silencer assemblies from the front left and front right of the powerhead.

Step 2. Disconnect the positive and negative power cables from the battery first, followed by the fuel lines, then disconnect the throttle and shift cables.

Step 3. Disconnect the main wiring harness running to the controls and all the other wires, cables and sensors that lead from the outboard to the boat.

PRO TIP: Make notes and take pictures of where and what all the wires and cables were attached to and how they were oriented so you can reinstall them correctly when you rebuild the motor.

Step 4. Remove the left-side and right-side aprons and the rear cover that forms the lower cowling.

PRO TIP: Take the sets of nuts, bolts, washers and screws that you remove from various parts and put them in individual zip-lock bags, then label what's in each bag. If you don't keep everything separated and sorted, it'll be much harder to remember exactly what goes where when it's time to reassemble everything.

Step 5. Remove the six long bolts that run from the top of the upper casing to the powerhead and join them together.

Step 6. Remove the dipstick and the dipstick tube that runs down to the oil reservoir.

Step 7. Lift the powerhead off from the upper casing and you're done.

Ready to do a powerhead rebuild on a Yamaha F225 outboard? Watch the video below to see how to rebuild a Yamaha 225HP powerhead.