In this article, we are going to talk about a topic 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 Nissan Micra is necessary. In truth, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Micra, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Micra?
So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally speaking most Nissan Micra 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 Micra : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 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 Micra : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Micra : This type 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 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 Nissan Micra?
We will now start the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Nissan Micra? It might seem very easy, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Micra cars are set up 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 Micra 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 based on the year and the finish of your Nissan Micra:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Micra. 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 common 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 Nissan Micra 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Nissan Micra?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Nissan Micra. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Nissan Micra, 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 Nissan Micra, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Nissan Micra, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more tutorials on the Nissan Micra, go to our Nissan Micra category.
