Can't get ignition switch out. No key, limited tools.
Jan 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Ignition switch removal without the key?
1996 JAGUAR XJS
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Can you upload images or a short video of the problem, here are instructions on how to do the job in the meantime.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and disarm airbag as described under ``AIRBAG, SERVICE AND REPAIR''
2. Remove steering wheel as described under ``STEERING AND SUSPENSION/STEERING/STEERING WHEEL/SERVICE AND REPAIR''.
3. Remove steering wheel spline adapter ring.
4. Remove instrument illumination rheostat knob.
5. Remove lower steering column nacelle securing screws, then remove the lower nacelle.
6. Remove upper steering column nacelle securing screws.
7. Remove bolts securing column switch gear mounting bracket to upper column.
8. Repositioning mounting bracket for clearance, then remove upper nacelle.
9. Reposition switch gear mounting bracket to allow access to ignition switch.
10. Disconnect ignition switch harness multi-plug.
11. Release ignition switch retaining tags, then disconnect and remove ignition switch from lock assembly.
12. Reverse procedure to install.
Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable and disarm airbag as described under ``AIRBAG, SERVICE AND REPAIR''
2. Remove steering wheel as described under ``STEERING AND SUSPENSION/STEERING/STEERING WHEEL/SERVICE AND REPAIR''.
3. Remove steering wheel spline adapter ring.
4. Remove instrument illumination rheostat knob.
5. Remove lower steering column nacelle securing screws, then remove the lower nacelle.
6. Remove upper steering column nacelle securing screws.
7. Remove bolts securing column switch gear mounting bracket to upper column.
8. Repositioning mounting bracket for clearance, then remove upper nacelle.
9. Reposition switch gear mounting bracket to allow access to ignition switch.
10. Disconnect ignition switch harness multi-plug.
11. Release ignition switch retaining tags, then disconnect and remove ignition switch from lock assembly.
12. Reverse procedure to install.
Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Jan 5, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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