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Cadillac XTS Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd Print - 8/15/12
Vehicle Care 10-65
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Retainer Nut
2. Jack
3. Wrench
4. Tow Hook (If Equipped)
5. Fastener
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise and remove
the spare tire. Place the spare
tire next to the tire being
changed.
4. The jack and tools are stored
below the spare tire. Remove
them from their container and
place them near the tire being
changed.
If this is a professional vehicle, see
the Coachbuilder’s Owner Manual
for information on the spare tire and
tools storage and location.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑55.
2. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen and
remove the wheel nut caps.
3. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
4. Place the jack near the flat tire.