In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to everyone. 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 Qashqai 2 is fundamental. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Qashqai 2, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Qashqai 2?
So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally most Nissan Qashqai 2 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 Qashqai 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 placed under the motor vehicle 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 Qashqai 2 : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand 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 Qashqai 2 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided 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 use 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 Qashqai 2?
We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Qashqai 2? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Nissan Qashqai 2 vehicles are equipped 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 Qashqai 2 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Qashqai 2:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Qashqai 2. 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 position, 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 component of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Nissan Qashqai 2 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Qashqai 2?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Nissan Qashqai 2. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Nissan Qashqai 2, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Nissan Qashqai 2, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Nissan Qashqai 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
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