In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to everyone. 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 is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Zafira, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Zafira?

So we start our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most Opel Zafira will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Opel Zafira : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Opel Zafira : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Opel Zafira : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Opel Zafira?

We will now begin the part that definitely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Opel Zafira? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Opel Zafira 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 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 motor vehicle, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Opel Zafira:

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

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

  • Before lifting your Opel Zafira, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Opel Zafira, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Opel Zafira, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Zafira category.