In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Peugeot e-2008 is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Peugeot e-2008, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Peugeot e-2008?

So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Peugeot e-2008 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 Peugeot e-2008 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Peugeot e-2008 : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Peugeot e-2008 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just 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 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Peugeot e-2008?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Peugeot e-2008? It might seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Peugeot e-2008 vehicles 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 Peugeot e-2008 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 motor vehicle, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Peugeot e-2008:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Peugeot e-2008. 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 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 Peugeot e-2008 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Peugeot e-2008?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Peugeot e-2008. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Peugeot e-2008, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Peugeot e-2008, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Peugeot e-2008, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

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