In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Highlander is necessary. In actual fact, 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 do this, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Highlander, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Highlander?
So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless in general most Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Highlander : It uses exactly the same 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 Highlander : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just 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 less complicated 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 efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Toyota Highlander?
We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Toyota Highlander? It may seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Toyota Highlander vehicles are furnished 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 Toyota Highlander 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 change based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Highlander:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Highlander. 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Toyota Highlander. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota Highlander, the process remains the same. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you want more guides on the Toyota Highlander, go to our Toyota Highlander category.
