Can't lower spare tire

[LeakySeals]

I cannot get the secondary lock mechanism to disengage so I can lower the spare tire on an 06 Escalade. It's not lowering far enough that I can put something up in there to pop it loose. I've tried jacking it up so it would disengage followed all the manual instructions. I think its rusted in the locked position. Is there anything I can do to get that spare tire down other than cut the cable?

 

[sopususer]

I'm assuming the mechanism is the same for a Caddy as for a Chevy or GMC. Unfortunately a common issue on GM trucks & SUV's.

Here's one youtube video among dozens that discusses it.

GM Spare secondary latch

If this one doesn't do it for you do a search on youtube. Many different experiences with this problem.

Once you get it down give the cable and lift mechanism a good coat with a lubricant.

 

[andyd]

Crawl underneath with some PB Blaster or what ever you have and a hammer to shift stuff a bit. Hope you aren't by the roadside. My Datsun Pickup, probably, 2.5K 1972 dollars used a chain instead of a cable it worked when required. The screw jack'k handle did double duty. If it comes free, pump it full of chassis lube. grease the cable too.

 

[demarpaint]

Lube it as andyd suggested. Then if you can safely get under the vehicle, pull down [a little] on the tire while someone cranks the mechanism. Once you get it down clean it all up and properly lube it.

 

[LeakySeals]

I lowered the tire as far as it would go which isn't much and blasted the whole mechanism with fluid film. Will let that marinate for a while and try it at some future date.