1987 Jaguar XJS Lost Keys Ignition Lock Fix

JAGUAR XJS
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RONALD BEIQUE
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Jaguar 1987 XJS 70,000 miles
Ignition Lock

Has anyone any experience removing the ignition lock. My keyes were taken by a Repair shop owner who closed down with my car still apart during complete exhaust and manifold replacement and took my only set of keyes. I purchased a used ignition lock and keyes. I had looked for info and only found out how to remove two breakoff bolts. Are these the only two bolts to remove unit. Old Question below.
After removing covers, Are the two security retaining screws the only thing to remove to get unit out. I could find no other info other than how to remove these two bolts/screws. These seem hard to get to to be able to tap out. Thanks for any steps in removing unit.
Mar 1, 2006 at 7:01 AM
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BESTGRIPAJAG
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You will have to see the dealer i am afraid, they have a weird lookin tool for that,they can get those screws out......sorry.Good luck :D
Mar 21, 2006 at 10:19 PM
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FSTRANGER302
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why not go to the dealer with your title or registration and have them cut a new key
Sep 20, 2006 at 1:22 PM
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STRAILER
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Yep, that is the move if you want to get the job done while saving money, here is how to change it out in the images below.
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Take the title or registration to a Jaguar dealer and have a new ignition key cut. If the ignition lock must come out, the dealer has a special tool for the two break-off security screws; no complete removal steps were provided.

Conversation Summary

A 1987 Jaguar XJS owner lost the only keys when a repair shop closed during exhaust and manifold work, bought a used ignition lock and keys, and asked whether the two security break-off screws are the only fasteners holding the lock. Replies said a dealer has a special tool for those screws, and experts recommended taking proof of ownership to a dealer for a new key rather than struggling with lock removal. One reply mentioned replacement images that were not included.

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