# 25-16226 Mercury MerCruiser Grommet | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

## 🔧 Product Description

**Genuine Quicksilver Control Cable / Cowling Grommet - Part Number: 25-16226**

Genuine Quicksilver grommet used on Mercury and Mariner outboard cowling, remote-control attaching kit and cable routing assemblies. This grommet protects cables, harnesses or linkage hardware where they pass through a panel or cowling opening and is used on selected 6HP, 8HP, 9.9HP, 15HP, 25HP, 30 Jet, 40HP, 50HP, 55HP and 60HP outboard applications where specified.

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   Genuine Quicksilver OEM grommet
-   Correct Mercury part number 25-16226
-   Rubber cable / cowling grommet
-   Used in cowling and remote-control attaching kit assemblies
-   Protects cables and hardware from chafing
-   Direct replacement for supported Mercury / Mariner diagrams

## 🚤 Compatibility

### Commonly used on

-   Mercury / Mariner cowling assemblies
-   Mercury / Mariner remote-control attaching kits
-   Control cable and harness pass-through locations
-   Small and mid-range outboard cowl and bottom-cowl service

### Typically suits

-   Engine models:
-   Mariner 6HP 2-cylinder 2-stroke International - serial 0N027903 to 0N055109, cowling applications
-   Mercury / Mariner 8HP 4-stroke 209cc cowling applications where 25-16226 is specified
-   Mercury / Mariner 9.9HP 4-stroke 209cc cowling applications where specified
-   Mercury / Mariner 9.9HP / 15HP 2-cylinder outboard cowling applications where specified
-   Mariner 25HP 2-cylinder International - serial 0N018456 to 0N055504, remote-control attaching kit applications
-   Mercury 30 Jet 3-cylinder - serial 9973100 to 0P016999, bottom cowl applications
-   Mercury 40HP 2-cylinder and 3-cylinder bottom cowl / control attaching applications where specified
-   Mercury 50HP 3-cylinder cowl or control kit applications where specified
-   Mercury 55HP 3-cylinder cowl or control kit applications where specified
-   Mercury 60HP 3-cylinder cowl or control kit applications where specified
-   Mercury 2002-era 30 / 40 Jet, 40HP, 50HP and 55HP outboard cowling service families where 25-16226 is specified
-   HP Range: commonly 6HP - 60HP where specified
-   Engine Type: Mercury / Mariner small and mid-range outboard
-   System Type: Cowling / control cable / remote-control attaching kit grommet

## 🔌 Function

The grommet protects cables, wiring or linkage parts from rubbing against a cowl, bracket or panel edge. It also helps keep the opening neat and reduces vibration wear.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Grommet cracked, hardened or missing
-   Cable or harness chafing at cowling opening
-   Water or dirt entering through an open cowl hole
-   Loose cable routing through bracket or cowl
-   Rubber swollen or split from age and fuel exposure
-   Replacement required during cowling or remote-control kit service

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   25-16226 current OEM grommet reference
-   25-16226-1, 25-16226-2 and 25-16226-3 related grommet variants in the same service family where specified separately

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   25-16226
-   16226
-   25-16226-1
-   25-16226-2
-   25-16226-3
-   Rubber grommet
-   Cowling grommet
-   Remote control attaching kit grommet
-   Control cable grommet
-   16840A2 related remote control attaching kit family reference
-   853804 related connector shift assembly reference
-   853752 related bracket reference
-   12-16826 related washer
-   10-16830 related bolt

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Aftermarket rubber grommet equivalents may be available by direct 25-16226 match
-   Use exact Mercury grommet profile where the grommet locates in a shaped cowl or bracket opening
-   Do not substitute generic round grommets if the installation requires a shaped cable-routing profile

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Quicksilver part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 12.75 AUD
- **Vendor:** Quicksilver
- **Type:** Control Cables
- **Tags:** Quicksilver Marine Parts | Oils, Service Kits & Engine Components

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 12.75 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 25-16226 Mercury MerCruiser Grommet | Genuine Quicksilver OEM Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/25-16226-mercury-mercruiser-grommet-genuine-quicksilver-oem-part)
> Updated: 2026-09-06