In this article, we are going to address a subject 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 Renault Grand Modus is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Grand Modus, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Grand Modus?
So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Renault Grand Modus 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 Modus : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car 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 Renault Grand Modus : It uses exactly the same 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, 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 Renault Grand Modus : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 Modus?
We will now commence the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Grand Modus? It may seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Renault Grand Modus vehicles are supplied 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 Renault Grand Modus or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Renault Grand Modus:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Grand Modus. 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 Modus is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally 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 Modus?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Renault Grand Modus. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Grand Modus, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Grand Modus, 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.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Grand Modus, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To find more tips on the Renault Grand Modus, take a look at the Renault Grand Modus category.
