Intake Isolator Boot Compatible With 2006-2014 Mercury Verado 175 Hp L4 4-Cyl And 200 Hp L6 6-Cyl

MERCURY VERADO INTAKE ISOLATOR BOOT — ETC to Supercharger Connector (2006-2014):

MERCURY L4 (4-CYLINDER) VERADO SUPERCHARGED OUTBOARDS:
• Mercury Verado 135 HP L4 4-Cylinder 1.7L Supercharged 4-Stroke (2006-2009)
• Mercury Verado 150 HP L4 4-Cylinder 1.7L Supercharged 4-Stroke (2006-2014)
• Mercury Verado 175 HP L4 4-Cylinder 1.7L Supercharged 4-Stroke (2006-2014)

MERCURY L6 (6-CYLINDER) VERADO SUPERCHARGED OUTBOARD:
• Mercury Verado 200 HP L6 6-Cylinder 2.6L Supercharged 4-Stroke (2006-2014)

PLATFORM CONTEXT:
• L4 Verado: 1.7L Inline 4-Cylinder DOHC with Eaton Twin-Screw Supercharger
• L6 Verado: 2.6L Inline 6-Cylinder DOHC with Eaton Twin-Screw Supercharger
• Both Use Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Connected via This Isolator Boot
• 200 HP Rating Exists in Both L4 (Pro 200 4-Cyl) and L6 (200 6-Cyl) — Verify Cylinder Count

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Type: Intake Isolator Boot / ETC-to-Supercharger Connector
• Application: Mercury Verado Supercharged 4-Stroke Outboards
• Material: Engineered Rubber / Elastomer with Bonded Mounting Base
• Function: Air-Sealed Flexible Connection Between ETC and Supercharger Inlet
• Vibration Isolation: Decouples ETC from Supercharger Movement
• Construction: Updated Design Eliminates Original Bottom Separation Air Leak Issue
• Replaces: Worn / Torn / Cracked OEM Isolator Boots
• Condition: New

MERCURY OEM PART NUMBERS:
• Mercury: 892950T02 / 892950-T02
• Mercury: 892949T02 / 892949-T02 (Sister OEM Number — Same Boot Family)

THE FAMOUS VERADO HIGH-IDLE ISSUE:
This isolator boot is the root cause of one of the most well-documented Mercury Verado problems. The original design would tear at the bottom over time, allowing an air leak that bypassed the Electronic Throttle Control:
• HIGH IDLE — Engine idles at higher than normal RPM
• EXTREMELY HIGH IDLE — Engine "races" at rest
• HISSING SOUND — Loud air leak noise from engine compartment
• ENGINE SURGING — Inconsistent idle RPM
• POSSIBLE CHECK ENGINE CODES — Mass air flow / throttle position discrepancies
• FIX: Replace this isolator boot with new (updated production design with attached base eliminates the separation problem)

DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT:
• High Idle RPM (Above 700 RPM at Rest)
• Hissing Sound from Engine Area
• Engine Surging at Idle
• Check Engine Codes for Mass Air Flow or Throttle Position
• Visible Cracks or Tears on Isolator Boot
• Boot Has Separated from Base Mounting Flange
• Reduced Acceleration Response
• Inconsistent Throttle Response

INSTALLATION:
• Step 1: Disconnect battery negative cable for safety
• Step 2: Remove engine top cowling for access to engine compartment
• Step 3: Locate ETC unit on top of supercharger
• Step 4: Loosen clamps on existing isolator boot (both top and bottom)
• Step 5: Remove old torn or cracked isolator boot
• Step 6: Inspect ETC throttle plate for debris from torn boot
• Step 7: Position new isolator boot with proper orientation
• Step 8: Install clamps and tighten to specification (do not overtighten)
• Step 9: Reinstall cowling and reconnect battery
• Step 10: Start engine and verify idle is normal (no high idle / hissing)

NOTE: Verify your Mercury Verado HP rating and cylinder count before ordering. The 200 HP Verado was available in both L4 (4-cylinder Pro 200) and L6 (6-cylinder) configurations during 2006-2014 — confirm your cylinder count to ensure correct fitment. Updated production design eliminates the original bottom separation issue that caused recurring high-idle problems.