2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual - Page 476

To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: 1. To access the spare tire hoist cover, you will first need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it by turning the two fasteners located at the bottom of the cover counterclockwise and then pull the cover down and rotate towards you. 2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable 476 G. Tire Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 3. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull it to remove the spare tire lock. 4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown.