In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Toyota Scion FR S is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change 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 types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Scion FR S, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Scion FR S?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Toyota Scion FR S 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 Scion FR S : 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 Toyota Scion FR S : It uses precisely the same 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, 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 Scion FR S : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 easier 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 Scion FR S?

We will now begin the part that absolutely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Toyota Scion FR S? It might seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Toyota Scion FR S vehicles are set up 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 Scion FR S or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might change depending on the year and the finish of your Toyota Scion FR S:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Scion FR S. 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 location, 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 Scion FR S is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Scion FR S?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Toyota Scion FR S. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Toyota Scion FR S, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Scion FR S, 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Scion FR S, 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 Toyota Scion FR S, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Scion FR S category.