2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
B. Tool Kit and
Jack Tools
C. Wing Nut Holding
Wheel BlocksD. Wheel Blocks
E. Jack
F. KnobFor Escalade, the equipment is located behind the left
trim panel in the rear of the vehicle.
To access and remove the tools, do the following:
1. Unlatch the release lever to open the trim
panel door.
2. Release the jack (E) from its holder by turning
the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head.
3. Remove the wing nut (A) used to retain the tool
kit (B) by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wheel blocks (D) and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise.
Escalade Rear Access Panel
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A. Knob
B. Removable Tray
C. Retaining Hook
D. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
E. Tool Kit and
Jack ToolsF. Mounting Bracket
G. Wing Nut Holding
Wheel Blocks
H. Wheel Blocks
I. JackFor Escalade ESV, the equipment you will need is
under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
To access and remove the tools, do the following:
1. Remove the tray (B) to access the tools.
2. Release the jack (I) from its holder by turning the
knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to lower the
jack head.
3. Remove the wing nut used to retain the tool kit (E)
by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wheel blocks (H) and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
You will use the jack handle extensions and the
wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted
spare tire.
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To remove the spare tire, do the following:
A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft Access
Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock if your
vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J).
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.
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3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the
rear bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire (A) 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 and preventing the
tire from lowering. SeeSecondary Latch System
on page 5-89for instructions on lowering the
spare tire.5. Use the wheel wrench
hook that allows you to
pull the hoist cable (C)
towards you to
assist in reaching the
spare tire.
6. Tilt the retainer (D) at
the end of the cable
when the tire has been
lowered, so it can
be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the at tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the at tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently prying the cap out.
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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.These locations for the front (A) and rear (B) are the
general area of jack placement. See the following
text and art for the exact jack placement.Jack Positions (Overall View)
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get
under a vehicle when it is supported only by
a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
3. Position the jack under the vehicle.Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind the at tire where the frame
sections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to clear the ground.Front Position
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Rear Tire Flat:If the at
tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you will need
to use the jack handle (C)
and both jack handle
extensions (D). Attach the
wheel wrench to the
jack handle extensions.
Attach the jack handle to
the jack. Use the
jacking pad provided on
the rear axle.
4. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to
clear the ground.5. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt off. Rear Position
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