In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to most 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 A7 is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Audi A7, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Audi A7?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Audi A7 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 A7 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Audi A7 : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Audi A7 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult to utilise 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 A7?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Audi A7? It may seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Audi A7 cars are equipped 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 A7 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Audi A7:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Audi A7. 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 location, 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Audi A7 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, usually 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 A7?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Audi A7. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Audi A7, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Audi A7, 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, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Audi A7, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To find more tips on the Audi A7, take a look at the Audi A7 category.