In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Laguna is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Laguna, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Renault Laguna?

So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Renault Laguna 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 Laguna : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car 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 Laguna : 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, on the other hand 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 Laguna : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in car 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Renault Laguna?

We will now commence the part that definitely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Laguna? It might seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Renault Laguna cars 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 Laguna or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Laguna:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Laguna. 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 common 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 Renault Laguna is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Laguna?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Renault Laguna. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Laguna, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Renault Laguna, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Renault Laguna, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more tutorials on the Renault Laguna, go to our Renault Laguna category.