In this article, we are going to treat 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 Sequoia is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Toyota Sequoia, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Toyota Sequoia?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless in general most Toyota Sequoia will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Toyota Sequoia : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Toyota Sequoia : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless 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 Sequoia : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car 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 Sequoia?

We will now start the part that surely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Toyota Sequoia? It may seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia 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 car, these locations may possibly replace depending on the year and the finish of your Toyota Sequoia:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Toyota Sequoia. 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 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 Sequoia is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, usually 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 Sequoia?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Toyota Sequoia. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Toyota Sequoia, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Toyota Sequoia, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Toyota Sequoia, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more guides on the Toyota Sequoia, go to our Toyota Sequoia category.