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 5 Series is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an BMW 5 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 5 Series?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally most BMW 5 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 5 Series : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for BMW 5 Series : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for BMW 5 Series : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on BMW 5 Series?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a BMW 5 Series? It might seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most BMW 5 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 5 Series or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your BMW 5 Series:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your BMW 5 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 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your BMW 5 Series 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 BMW 5 Series?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your BMW 5 Series. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your BMW 5 Series, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your BMW 5 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, 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 BMW 5 Series, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more tutorials on the BMW 5 Series, go to our BMW 5 Series category.