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 Rav 4 is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Rav 4, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Rav 4?

So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Toyota Rav 4 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 Rav 4 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally discovered 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 enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Toyota Rav 4 : It uses precisely the same process 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 Toyota Rav 4 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 simpler to utilise 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 Rav 4?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Toyota Rav 4? It may seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Toyota Rav 4 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 Rav 4 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Toyota Rav 4:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Rav 4. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Toyota Rav 4 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 Rav 4?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Toyota Rav 4. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Rav 4, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Rav 4, 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.
  • 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 Rav 4, 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 Rav 4, go to our Toyota Rav 4 category.