Can't figure out how to add trim fluid on 2007 Evinrude etec

[evinroode]

The access hole on the trim oil reservoir seems to be blocked by the casing of the motor as seen below.
It is impossible to open trust me. I unscrewed a bolt on the lower end of the casing as shown below (the smaller wet bolt).


I'm pretty sure it was the drain hole, but I didn't know what else to try. There's no way the outboard casing actually blocks the trim oil hole, right?!?! I feel like I am missing something and humbly appreciate all advice. Sorry I don't have better pictures, but trust me there is no other things that unscrew on the motor or piston casing. Thanks!

 

[dingbat]

View attachment 344281

 

[ThomW]

Why are you trying to add fluid? Is there an issue with trim?

The fill screw is accessed by trimming full up and dis-engaging the trailering bracket. You should be able to trim fully down without hitting the trailering bracket.

 

[Crosbyman]

after refills..... cycle up/down several times... refill... cycle up and down 3-4 times refill to remove all the air

 

[Crosbyman]

View attachment 344286

 

[Crosbyman]

 

[evinroode]

Why are you trying to add fluid? Is there an issue with trim?

The fill screw is accessed by trimming full up and dis-engaging the trailering bracket. You should be able to trim fully down without hitting the trailering bracket.

Yes it will not trim and when I drained it not that much fluid came out. even with the trailering bracket disengaged I still cannot reach the fill screw in the picture I attached as it is blocked by the motor mounting.

 

[evinroode]

View attachment 344287
To me it looks like the blocked screw in my picture is the fill screw like the one pictured here. I do not know how to get at it and there are no other screws around the motor casing.