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Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -G197- /Vehicle Location Recognition Control Module -J603-: Installation

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The magnetic field sensor for compass -G197- includes adhesive tape.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the roof.

-- Connect the connector -2- to the Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -G197- -1-.

Fig 1: Aligning The Compass Magnetic Field Sensor
GWWM91-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Peel off the protective film on the magnetic field sensor for compass -G197-.

Align the magnetic field sensor for compass -G197- with the edge of the roof end -4- and the mark -3-.

Fig 2: Aligning The Compass Magnetic Field Sensor
GWWM91-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Firmly press the Compass Magnetic Field Sensor -G197- -1- onto the adhesive surface.

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Calibrate the compass.