In this post, we are going to treat a subject that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a seat leon is necessary. Obviously, 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 achieve this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an seat leon, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for seat leon?

So we start our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally speaking most seat leon 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 seat leon : 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 positioned 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 seat leon : It uses precisely similar 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, 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 seat leon : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied 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 seat leon?

We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this content, where is the jack on a seat leon? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most seat leon 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 seat leon 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 motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your seat leon:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your seat leon. 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your seat leon is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 seat leon?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your seat leon. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your seat leon, 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 seat leon, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your seat leon, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the seat leon, do not hesitate to consult our seat leon category.