RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
1. Be certain that the ignition switch is in the Off position, before you begin the demagnetizing procedure.
2. Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) away from the compass unit.
3. Slowly approach the head of the overhead console forward mounting screw with the degaussing tool connected.
4. Contact the head of the screw with the plastic coated tip of the degaussing tool for about two seconds.
5. With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly back it away from the screw. When the tip of the tool is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from the
screw head, disconnect the tool.
To demagnetize the roof panel proceed as follows:
6. Place a piece of paper approximately 22 by 28 centimeters (8.5 by 11 inches), oriented on the vehicle lengthwise from front to rear, on the center
line of the roof at the windshield header. The purpose of the paper is to protect the roof panel from scratches, and to define the area to be
demagnetized.
7. Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) away from the compass unit.
8. Slowly approach the center line of the roof panel at the windshield header, with the degaussing tool connected.
9. Contact the roof panel with the plastic coated tip of the degaussing tool. Be sure that the template is in place to avoid scratching the roof panel.
Using a slow, back-and-forth sweeping motion, and allowing 13 millimeters (0.50 inch) between passes, move the tool at least 11 centimeters (4
inches) to each side of the roof center line, and 28 centimeters (11 inches) back from the windshield header.
10. With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly back it away from the roof panel. When the tip of the tool is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from
the roof panel, disconnect the tool.
11. Calibrate the compass, See: Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Standard Procedures/Manual Compass Calibration - EVIC and adjust the
compass variance, See: Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Standard Procedures/Compass Variance Adjustment - EVIC .
Compass Variance Adjustment - EVIC
COMPASS VARIANCE ADJUSTMENT
