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How do you jack up a BMW X5?
Is there an easy way to jack up my BMW X5? I need to change the front tire but I’ve never jacked up a car before and I’m nervous.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s awesome that you’re teaching yourself how to do this—learning how to do basic car maintenance can be really helpful. To jack up a
BMW X5
, just follow these steps:- Look under your car and locate the most convenient jacking point. Jacking points are square pads located directly between the wheels and/or near the wheel wells.
- You’ll need a smooth, level surface to place your jack on so if you’re on uneven ground or gravel, you can use a thin piece of wood to help support your jack.
- Place your jack beneath a jack point on your car and crank or pump the handle to begin lifting the car.
- If you have trouble getting your jack under your car, you can use another jack to lift the side slightly in order to access a jack point toward the center of the vehicle.
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