In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Audi A2 is important. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Audi A2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Audi A2?

So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally most Audi A2 will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Audi A2 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Audi A2 : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Audi A2 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to employ and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Audi A2?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Audi A2? It might seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Audi A2 vehicles are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Audi A2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your Audi A2:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Audi A2. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional position, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Audi A2 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Audi A2?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Audi A2. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Audi A2, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Audi A2, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Audi A2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any additional questions about the Audi A2, do not hesitate to consult our Audi A2 category.