In this article, 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 change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Opel Zafira 3 is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Zafira 3, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Zafira 3?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Opel Zafira 3 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 Opel Zafira 3 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just 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 Opel Zafira 3 : It uses precisely similar principle 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 Opel Zafira 3 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided 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 employ 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 Opel Zafira 3?

We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Opel Zafira 3? It may seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Opel Zafira 3 cars are furnished 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 Opel Zafira 3 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 car, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Opel Zafira 3:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Zafira 3. 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 Opel Zafira 3 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 Opel Zafira 3?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Opel Zafira 3. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Opel Zafira 3, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Opel Zafira 3, 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.
  • Begin 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 Opel Zafira 3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

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