2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 287

Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (I), open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (B) and the two jack handle extensions (C) as shown. Insert the hoist end (open end) (K) of the extension through the hole (J) in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects into the hoist shaft (D) (the ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire (F)). 3. 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. The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable (H) towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 4. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer (G) at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. The tools you'll be using include the bottle jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E). If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you'll need to use both jack handle extensions. 5-23