In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to all 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 Chevrolet Bolt is necessary. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements 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 Chevrolet Bolt, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Chevrolet Bolt?

So we begin our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although in general most Chevrolet Bolt 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 Chevrolet Bolt : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just 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 allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Chevrolet Bolt : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, 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 Chevrolet Bolt : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Chevrolet Bolt?

We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Chevrolet Bolt? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Chevrolet Bolt vehicles 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 Chevrolet Bolt or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Chevrolet Bolt:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Chevrolet Bolt. 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 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Chevrolet Bolt is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Chevrolet Bolt?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Chevrolet Bolt. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Chevrolet Bolt, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

To get more tips on the Chevrolet Bolt, take a look at the Chevrolet Bolt category.