In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Grand Espace is necessary. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Grand Espace, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Grand Espace?
So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless in general most Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Renault Grand Espace : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Renault Grand Espace : This form 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 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 Renault Grand Espace?
We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Renault Grand Espace? It might seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Renault Grand Espace vehicles 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 Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Grand Espace. 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 Renault Grand Espace is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, usually you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Renault Grand Espace?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Renault Grand Espace. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Grand Espace, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Grand Espace, 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, in any other case 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 usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Grand Espace, 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 Renault Grand Espace, go to our Renault Grand Espace category.
