Wheel And Tire (G1817289): Removal

• The locking wheel nut system used on Jaguar XE (X760) and XF (X260) has been specifically engineered to meet stringent anti-theft standards.
• Both the locking anti-theft nut and the locking anti-theft key have been purposely designed to be intolerant to abuse. This strategy should not be confused with the components being weak  or sub-standard  . Every component endures a 100% in process check for torque application that comfortably exceeds the design requirement during manufacture. This ensures that during prescribed use, the locking anti-theft key and nut perform as expected.
• The anti-theft key has a hardened steel insert that is designed to collapse and render the key useless if it is forced onto the wrong anti-theft nut or is in the wrong orientation.
• The anti-theft nut has a separate decorative cap, designed to spin and render the nut useless unless the correct key is fully engaged onto the nut body before torque is applied.

• The most common reasons for the locking wheel nut system to fail are: 
• Ratchet, impact or percussion type power tools being used to install or remove the nut
• Attempted theft
• Over tightening
• The wrong key being hammered  onto the locking nut
• The key not being fully engaged on the nut prior to installation or removal
• The key not being correctly aligned on the nut prior to installation or removal
• Presenting the key to the nut, with the key placed in an already spinning power tool

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• Check the locking wheel nut key for damage.
• A = Damaged locking wheel nut key, do not use.
• B = Locking wheel nut key ok.

Refer to: LIFTING

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Install the locking wheel nut key by hand and check correct installation. The locking wheel nut key must be fully located on the wheel nut before releasing, as shown in section B of the illustration.

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Remove the wheel and tire.