Compass: Description and Operation

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On vehicles not equipped with an Navigational (NAV) Radio, the Remote Compass Module (RCM) (2) is a separate stand alone module mounted to the top of the instrument panel (1). The RCM can be accessed by removing the instrument panel top pad, Instrument Panel Pad - Removal.

If the compass position sensor (Remote Compass Module) is inoperative and requires replacement,Compass Module - Removal for the appropriate procedure.

On vehicles equipped with a Navigational (NAV) Radio, the compass feature is an integral part of the NAV system and does not require calibration or adjustment, and is only serviced as an assembly with the radio. For more information on the NAV Radio,Audio and Video - Description.