Cadillac 2007 Escalade EXT - Manual (Page 481)

1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the
bumper to access the spare tire lock (J).
2. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and
then pull it to remove the spare tire lock.
3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I)
and wheel wrench (H) as shown.
4. Insert the open end
of the extension (F)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (G) (hoist
shaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (F) of the extension
connects to the hoist shaft. The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to lower the
spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue
to turn the wheel wrench until the spare
tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the
ground, the secondary latch is engaged
causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary
Latch System on page 489 for more
information.
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