In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to most of us. 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 Scenic 4 is essential. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Grand Scenic 4, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Grand Scenic 4?
So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless in general most Renault Grand Scenic 4 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 Scenic 4 : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 situated 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 Renault Grand Scenic 4 : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Renault Grand Scenic 4 : This sort 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 easier 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Renault Grand Scenic 4?
We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Renault Grand Scenic 4? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Renault Grand Scenic 4 vehicles are set up 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 Scenic 4 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 replace depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Grand Scenic 4:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Grand Scenic 4. 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Grand Scenic 4 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Scenic 4?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Renault Grand Scenic 4. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Grand Scenic 4, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Grand Scenic 4, 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 generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Grand Scenic 4, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more guides on the Renault Grand Scenic 4, go to our Renault Grand Scenic 4 category.
