In this post, we are going to talk about 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 Scenic is important. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components 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 Scenic, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Renault Scenic?

So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless in general most Renault Scenic 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 Scenic : 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 only 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 Scenic : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, 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 Scenic : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier to use 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 Scenic?

We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Renault Scenic? It may seem very easy, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Renault Scenic 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 Scenic 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 based on the year and the finish of your Renault Scenic:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Scenic. 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 position, 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Scenic is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally 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 Renault Scenic?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Renault Scenic. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Scenic, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Renault Scenic, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Renault Scenic, 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 Scenic, go to our Renault Scenic category.