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Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -G197-

The compass magnetic field sensor is attached to the rear of the roof near the roof end strip.

Removing 

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Lower the rear headliner. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the compass magnetic field sensor -1- from the roof with a small screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -1-, Connector -2-, Edge Of Roof End -4- And Mark -3-
GWWM91-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and remove the compass magnetic field sensor -1-.

Installing 

The compass magnetic field sensor includes adhesive tape.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the roof.

-- Connect the connector -2- to the compass magnetic field sensor -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -1-, Connector -2-, Edge Of Roof End -4- And Mark -3-
GWWM91-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Peel off the protective film on the compass magnetic field sensor.

Align the compass magnetic field sensor with the edge of the roof end -4- and the mark -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -1-, Connector -2-, Edge Of Roof End -4- And Mark -3-
GWWM91-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Firmly press the compass magnetic field sensor -1- onto the adhesive surface.

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Calibrate the compass.