Where to Place the Jack for a Corolla?
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The jack for the Corolla is located in the plastic casing at the lower right corner of the trunk; you can see it by prying it open. Below is some knowledge about the Corolla: Introduction: The Corolla, formerly known as the 'Corolla' (translated as 'Huaguan'), is a brand under Toyota Motor. The Corolla is equipped with Michelin 215/45-R17 tires, TRD-Sportivo high-performance shock absorbers, TRD-TF4 17-inch sport rims, reinforced clutches, and high-performance brake pads, ensuring it has relatively ideal sports performance. Space: The Corolla has also been lengthened in terms of body size, with its wheelbase reaching 2700mm after the extension. In terms of seating space, a tester who is 177cm tall adjusted the front seat to the lowest position and had a fist's worth of headroom. When the tester moved to the rear seat, there was two fingers' worth of headroom and one fist and three fingers' worth of legroom. The floor bulge in the middle of the Corolla's rear seat is very small.
Last time I almost had an accident changing a spare tire myself, and that's when I realized this issue. The Corolla has specific support points under the chassis on both sides of the sill—that raised metal edge beneath the doors. Squat down and look for the position closest to the flat tire, and you'll see reinforced ribs with triangular or U-shaped grooves welded there. That's the sturdiest spot. I once jacked up the crossbeam randomly and ended up cracking the car paint. Later, the repair technician told me that the jack's rubber groove must align perfectly with the support point's indentation; if it's off, it can pierce through the chassis sheet metal. Remember to park on level ground, engage the handbrake, and place rocks in front of and behind the wheels for extra stability. After replacing the spare tire, get the flat tire repaired immediately—this temporary spare isn't meant for high speeds.
With a decade of experience in auto repair and having worked on hundreds of Corollas, I must remind you never to jack up the car at the wrong spot. The vehicle's lifting points are located on the sill beams, approximately 20 cm behind the front wheels and 25 cm in front of the rear wheels, where there are two palm-sized square raised areas. To locate them, feel along the inner side of the sill beam; these spots are noticeably thicker than the surrounding areas. Remember to clear away any dirt before lifting, and loosen the wheel bolts before raising the car—otherwise, the wheels will spin freely when airborne, making it impossible to apply force. Last year, a car owner jacked up the plastic undercover, causing the jack to slip and the entire car to crash down—fortunately, no one was underneath. Also, be aware that the hybrid version's battery is located at the rear of the chassis, so avoid lifting the rear section at all costs.
