# How to get the jack out of CRV? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cr-v, honda\ **Created:** [January 3, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923 "2018-01-03T22:58:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![blueskies](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/blueskies/32/5071_2.png) [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/1 "2018-01-03T22:58:08Z")
Got a flat tire. Tried to change the tire myself but I could not get the jack out. Had to call Road Side Assistance. Even the guy could not get the thing out. Any tips? ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/2 "2018-01-03T22:59:06Z")
Read the owners’ manual? ---
**Author:** ![blueskies](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/blueskies/32/5071_2.png) [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/3 "2018-01-03T23:06:14Z")
It just says take the jack out of the trunk… ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/4 "2018-01-03T23:08:27Z")
Is it a screw-type jack, with bottom and top jamming it in place? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/5 "2018-01-03T23:10:10Z")
The tire shop you take the tire to for repair can probably solve this . ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/6 "2018-01-03T23:15:25Z")
If you can post a photo of exactly what you’re dealing with perhaps we could offer some suggestions to prevent a recurrence of the problem. ---
**Author:** ![insightful](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/insightful/32/2732_2.png) [@insightful](https://community.cartalk.com/u/insightful)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/7 "2018-01-03T23:16:40Z")
How old is the car? Ever had the jack out? It might be RIP (rusted in place). ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2018, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/8 "2018-01-03T23:24:27Z")
I think this is the new vehicle that Blue Skies purchased Nov. 2015 so it is still under warranty , if the tire shop can’t solve this the dealer should. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/9 "2018-01-04T00:43:02Z")
On page 62 of the Owners Guide (comes with car and also you can download it from this link [http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/QS/AH/AT0Z1515OG/enu/AT0Z1515OG.PDF](http://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/QS/AH/AT0Z1515OG/enu/AT0Z1515OG.PDF) it shows step by step instructions. It’s critical that you look at the drawing showing that you must turn the piece at the end of the long screw that runs the length of the jack counter clock wise to loosen the jack. This is very common in many, many cars. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/10 "2018-01-04T01:50:18Z")
My Corolla’s jack is held in place in a similar way. When the manufacturer puts the jack there in the first place they must turn the jack screw to put a little tension on the jack so it won’t rattle. If the jack has been there a long time and never removed its conceivable it might have freezed up and be difficult to turn that screw by hand. Pliers or a wrench might be needed to get it to start turning. ---
**Author:** ![blueskies](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/blueskies/32/5071_2.png) [@blueskies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blueskies)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2018, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/11 "2018-01-12T01:41:40Z")
Thank you all. Twisting the end to cllapse the width further was the way to go. It was just stuck so I could not turn it at first. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/12 "2018-01-12T02:06:12Z")
Thanks for telling us you got it out. I was losing sleep, worrying. ---
**Author:** ![jncarvalho\_184898](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bcef8e/32.png) [@jncarvalho\_184898](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jncarvalho_184898)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/13 "2023-04-19T23:04:20Z")
Hello, the jack in the trunk is a scissor jack. To get the jack out of the trunk, the scissor jack needs to be closed/compressed a little. If you look in the trunk around the spare tire you should find a small tool bag. It contains a lug wrench and it contains a tool to raise and lower the jack (it has a hooked end). You may be able to use your hands but i needed the hooked tool. By sliding the hook into the eyelet end of the jack you need to twist the eyelet counter clockwise to close it. After 1/2 turn you should be able to use your hands. When compressed enough, the jack should pop right out. I hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/14 "2023-04-19T23:43:56Z")
If you ever decide to scrap a car, I mean send it to the crusher, keep the scissor jack! I have one I bought for $2 at a flea market, and it comes in very handy from time to time. The main reason is that a scissor jack doesn’t depend on hydraulics, so can be used in any orientation, horizontal, or even upside down. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/15 "2023-04-20T00:12:26Z")
5 year old post. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/16 "2023-04-20T00:46:29Z")
Blueskies posted she got the jack out 5 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/17 "2023-04-20T01:16:46Z")
> [@texases](#): > > 5 year old post. The instruction manual link has been followed 2900 times! It must be a popular search engine topic. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/18 "2023-04-29T16:20:17Z")
I’ve posted links to owner’s manuals many times, and they get used a lot. It’s a mystery why people don’t just Google it themselves. And the age of the thread makes no difference because the information is still pretty much the same. ---
**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/19 "2023-04-30T02:42:50Z")
> [@wentwest](#): > > It’s a mystery why people don’t just Google it themselves. They are Googling it and this site has a high ranking in Google. I don’t get what people think of when they say “Google” something. Google doesn’t actually host any content. They direct you to other sites which host the content, or host advertising that pretends to be real content. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923/20 "2023-04-30T18:53:49Z")
I wasn’t clear. I meant they should have used Google to find the official owners’ manual and then looked in the index of the manual to find the answer. For some reason owners’ manuals disappear from used cars. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-to-get-the-jack-out-of-crv/110923.md?page=2)