2010 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 531

To access the spare tire: 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), 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. A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 7-83 2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out.