2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE spare wheel

A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is stored under thestorage tray, which is located on the driver's side trimpanel (over the rear wheelhouse).
Regular Wheelbase shown, ExtendedWheelbase similar.
1. Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling upon the finger depression under the jack symbol.
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To access the spare tire:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft AccessCover/Hole
D. Jack HandleExtensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (ValveStem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist ShaftAccess Hole
J. Hoist End ofExtension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you willfirst need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it byturning the two fasteners located at the bottom ofthe cover counterclockwise and then pull the coverdown and rotate towards you.
2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on thebumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignitionkey, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out.
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4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) andwheel wrench (E) as shown.
5. Insert the open end ofthe extension (J)through the hole in therear bumper (I) (hoistshaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D)connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed squareend of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise tolower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue toturn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can bepulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, thesecondary latch is engaged causing the tire not tolower. SeeSecondary Latch Systemon page 7!91for more information.
7. Use the wheel wrenchhook that allows you topull the hoist cabletowards you, to assistin reaching thespare tire.
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8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack inthe cable to access the tire/wheel retainer (G).Separate the retainer from the guide pin by slidingthe retainer up the pin while pressing down on thelatch.
Once the retainer is separated from the pin, tilt theretainer and pull it through the center of the wheelalong with the cable and latch.
9. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging a Flat Tireon page 7!80for moreinformation.
2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled endof the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel andgently pry the cap out.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosenthe wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
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{WARNING:
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.
{WARNING:
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 fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Front Position
Front Tire Flat:If the flat tire is on a front tire ofthe vehicle, you will need to use the jack handleand only one jack handle extension. Attach thewheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attachthe jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack onthe frame behind the flat tire where the framesections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwiseto raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for thespare tire to clear the ground.
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Rear Position
Rear Tire Flat:If the flat tire is on a rear tireof the vehicle, you will need to use the jackhandle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C).Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handleextensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to thejack (A). Use the jacking pad (E) provided on therear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise toraise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground so there is enough room for the sparetire to clear the ground.
5. Remove all of thewheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
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scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get
all the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 7!80.
7. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces, andspare wheel.
{WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel after mounting thespare tire.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use thewheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel isheld against the hub.
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