Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 372

B R — OVERHEAD CONSOLE 8C - 5
PULL TIP OF D E G A U S S I N G TOOL A W A Y
c
AT LEAST T W O FEST A N D
D I S C O N N E C T
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C
1/2"
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C
" W I N D S H I E L D EDGE
START
J 9 0 8 E - 2 7
Fig. 4 Roof Demagnetizing Pattern
(4) Slowly approach the center line of the roof
panel at the windshield header with the degaussing
tool plugged in.
(5) Contact the roof panel with the tip of the tool.
Be sure template is in place to avoid scratching the
roof panel. Using a slow, back and forth sweeping
motion and allowing 1/2-inch between passes (Fig. 4),
move the tool at least 4 inches either side of the roof
center line and 11 inches back from the windshield
header.
(6) With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly
back it away from the roof panel until the tip is at
least 2 feet from the roof. Then unplug the tool.
(7) Calibrate the compass and adjust variance as
described in this group.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Remove 2 console mounting screws (Fig. 5).
(2) Pull front of console down slightly then move it
rearward until mounting clips detach from roof panel
(Fig. 6).
(3) Disconnect wire harness from compass module.
(4) Reverse removal procedures to install.
J948C-5
Fig. 5 Console Mounting Screws
COMPASS/TEMPERATURE
CONNECTOR
J948C-11
Fig. 6 Remove/Install Overhead Console