2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 421

Vehicle Care 10-101 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan) To access the spare tire and jacking equipment: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Remove the foam cover, if equipped. 3. Remove the stow rod cap by pulling it straight up off of the rod. 4. Turn the wing nut (A) on the compact spare tire (B) counterclockwise to remove. 5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the flat tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (Wagon) Sedan A. Wing Nut B. Spare Tire C. Jack D. Wheel Wrench E. Extension (If Equipped) F. Strap 6. The tools you will be using next include the jack (C), wheel wrench (D), and extension (E), if the vehicle has one.