Volvo Tilt motor only removal

[capeshore]

Just a quick one. I have the same pump as in the picture ( mine is still in boat ) Need to replace just the motor . Can the motor be removed without removing the the fluid pressure from the tilt system? 3 screws drops it and I don't want to have all the ATF shoot out of the system . Thanks .

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Lower the drive to full down, 'n there won't be any pressure on anything,.....

 

[capeshore]

Thanks Bondo for the quick reply this morning ... Makes sense and will do so .
I guess to be more accurate , does pulling the motor let out fluid at all ? Doesn't seem like it would but I don't know ?