In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a BMW 4 Series is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability 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 describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an BMW 4 Series, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for BMW 4 Series?

So we start our content with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most BMW 4 Series will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for BMW 4 Series : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for BMW 4 Series : It uses precisely the same basic principle 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 BMW 4 Series : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 use 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 BMW 4 Series?

We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a BMW 4 Series? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most BMW 4 Series cars are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your BMW 4 Series 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 car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your BMW 4 Series:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your BMW 4 Series. 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 may 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 BMW 4 Series is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a BMW 4 Series?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your BMW 4 Series. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your BMW 4 Series, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your BMW 4 Series, 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 car, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your BMW 4 Series, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any further questions about the BMW 4 Series, do not hesitate to consult our BMW 4 Series category.