In this article, we are going to address 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 Toyota Hilux 3 is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability 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 explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Hilux 3, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Hilux 3?

So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most Toyota Hilux 3 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 Toyota Hilux 3 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated 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 Toyota Hilux 3 : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Toyota Hilux 3 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just 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 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 Hilux 3?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota Hilux 3? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Toyota Hilux 3 cars are equipped 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 Hilux 3 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Hilux 3:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Hilux 3. 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 Toyota Hilux 3 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Hilux 3?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota Hilux 3. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Hilux 3, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Hilux 3, 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.
  • Start 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 discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Hilux 3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Toyota Hilux 3, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Hilux 3 category.