In this post, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Nissan Almera is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change 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 Nissan Almera, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Almera?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Nissan Almera : It uses exactly similar 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 Nissan Almera : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Nissan Almera?

We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Nissan Almera? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Nissan Almera cars 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 Nissan Almera or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Almera:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Almera. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Nissan Almera is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Nissan Almera?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Nissan Almera. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Nissan Almera, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Nissan Almera, 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 in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Almera, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Nissan Almera, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Almera category.