In this post, we are going to treat 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 Nissan Pathfinder is necessary. In fact, 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 do this, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Pathfinder, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Pathfinder?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Nissan Pathfinder will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Nissan Pathfinder : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Nissan Pathfinder : It uses precisely 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 Nissan Pathfinder : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 easier 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 Pathfinder?

We will now start the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Pathfinder? It may seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Pathfinder cars are supplied 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Pathfinder:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Pathfinder. 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 Nissan Pathfinder is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Pathfinder?

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

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

If you wish more guides on the Nissan Pathfinder, go to our Nissan Pathfinder category.