In this post, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all 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 Toyota Aygo 2 is fundamental. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Aygo 2, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Aygo 2?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally speaking most Toyota Aygo 2 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Toyota Aygo 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Toyota Aygo 2 : It uses precisely similar process 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 Toyota Aygo 2 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 simpler 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 Toyota Aygo 2?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Toyota Aygo 2? It might seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Toyota Aygo 2 vehicles are supplied 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 Toyota Aygo 2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Aygo 2:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Aygo 2. 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 position, 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 Toyota Aygo 2 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Toyota Aygo 2?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota Aygo 2. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Aygo 2, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Aygo 2, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Aygo 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you have any further questions about the Toyota Aygo 2, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Aygo 2 category.