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Old 03-11-2018, 03:36 PM   #1
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Default jack stand position - mk7 fiesta st

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I had to change the brake pads on my mk7 FiST the other day so I jacked the car up using the normal jack first and then used a trolley jack on the blue spots in the pic , was that a safe place ?

car looks and drives fine just want to make sure if I need to again in the future its ok

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Old 04-11-2018, 01:30 AM   #2
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From the workshop manual, it should only be jacked from the side points as per the attached.

WZ Jacking Points.doc

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Old 04-11-2018, 11:09 AM   #3
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From the workshop manual, it should only be jacked from the side points as per the attached.

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thanks, I'll stick to them next time. Wouldn't have done any damage though? drives/looks fine

a shame there's no central spot it would make it so much easier
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Old 04-11-2018, 12:41 PM   #4
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Should not have if you do it once here and there, just don't make it a habit!
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Old 24-03-2021, 03:53 AM   #5
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Where did you put the jack stands? You mention the jack points
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