Cadillac 2011 Escalade Owner's Manual page 482

5. Insert the open end of the
extension (J) through the hole in
the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of
the extension (D) connects to
the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed
square end of the extension is
used to lower the spare tire.
6. Turn the wheel wrench (E)
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire (H) 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 10 86 for more
information.
Vehicle Care
7. Use the wheel wrench hook
that allows you to pull the hoist
cable towards you, to assist in
reaching the spare tire.
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