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Re: 2006 Rav 4 Spare Tire Cover Noise [gd113]
by flick4411
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Jun 30, 2006 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: gd113 (Jun 30, 2006 2:57 pm)
There is no lock on the combination hard and soft cover. And that's what we have. The flat side (outside) is hard plastic, but the part that wraps around the tire is sort of Naugahyde with a sturdy elastic edge that SHOULD wrap around the tire. Unfortunately, the bottom edge of the tire and the bumper are too close together to get ones' hands in to push the elastic around to the sidewall of the spare tire. I wish there were a simple lock...alas, it's not that simple... 
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Re: 2006 Rav 4 Spare Tire Cover Noise [flick4411]
by nancy2001
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Jun 30, 2006 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: flick4411 (Jun 30, 2006 3:02 pm)
Hi There . I have the RAV4 2006 Limited edition. Mine has the total hard cover on the spare and yes, you have to open the back door to remove and replace and lock the cover. the cover automatically locks when you lock your RAV4. The noise problem I had was figured out at the dealership by my salesman, he just took it off and put it back on , apparently, the person whom took it off to show customers the tire, didn't put it on correctly, hence the noise. I am sorry I don't have an answer to your soft/hard tire cover. try another dealership or your same dealership and a different salesperson, possibly the manager or even go to the service department. good luck and so sorry you are experiencing this.
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Re: 2006 Rav 4 Spare Tire Cover Noise [flick4411]
by dce33
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Jul 01, 2006 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: flick4411 (Jun 30, 2006 3:02 pm)
You are right it is a pain to put that cover back, the first time i took it out i had problem putting it back too, i even went back to the internet to see how that insignia (that sort of nike logo)looks in the other rav4.
The top and bottom part of the elastic edge is not too hard to fit in since it is not blocked. You have to open the door to fit the bottom edge but the sides is tricky since you only have a small gap there to get those elastics to fit. I tried to snuck my little  hand in the gap and push the elastic with my fingers as best as i can, you wont be able to fit it in completely but it will be a good maybe 3/4 of the way. To completely fit the elastic, you have to push the cover where it doesnt fit snugly like in top, bottom, sides and wiggle it a bit.
Hope this helps.
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solution?
by psychtobe
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Jul 11, 2006 (11:03 pm)
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I guess the base model comes with the combo soft/hard cover, which is not clearly differentiated in the manual. There is no latch on this model. I guess it's supposed to be "obvious" how to get this thing on the spare?
Anyway, we were pretty successful as follows: First, orient the cover with the logo matching the manual picture. Second, put the top of the cover all the way over the top of the tire. Third, slip the 2 sides (non-elastic) over the spare. Finally, with the gate open, reach under the gate and pull the bottom part of the cover on. There's a little space there that gives you more access, but the gate has to be open.
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Changing a tire
by indigo56
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Sep 23, 2006 (3:32 pm)
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I have a RAV4 1998, the front left tire (driver side) is flat. I am trying to change it but the wheel won't come off. Should I just keep tugging till it comes off? Also, in the hub is a round brass ring with a cotter pin, could this be part of the problem. I know this is a mickey mouse question but I am stumped. thanks for any help.
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Re: Changing a tire [indigo56]
by jimd4
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Sep 24, 2006 (2:44 am)
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Replying to: indigo56 (Sep 23, 2006 3:32 pm)
Well don't touch the cotter pin and nut there or you will end up getting the wheel and wheel bearing hub part way off but not off.
If the tire has not been off for a long time it is probably partly rusted to the hub or there is dirt and salt on the hub. A little heat around the wheel near the hub might help but maybe a tire shop is the best answer. Most will come to your house if your stuck.
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06 spare tire cover
by redtrain75
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Sep 24, 2006 (10:41 am)
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I wondered about the spare tire cover on our 06 as well. The manual doesnt talk about the base model cover. THe sales rep told me to just work it around the tire with the door open.
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Re: 06 spare tire cover [redtrain75]
by flick4411
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Sep 24, 2006 (9:11 pm)
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Replying to: redtrain75 (Sep 24, 2006 10:41 am)
Since I originally posted, I've asked a number of 06 RAV owners (stopping strangers in the supermarket parking lot, etc.), and everyone has the same answer. Just work it around with the "swoop" facing upwards. The cover on mine is still not on the same way it was when I bought it, but the dealership can't get it back on the same way either!! I was seriously worried it would blow off; but after running south on I95 to Richmond a few weeks ago (that means doing 80 on the 95 here in Vah-geen-nah  ), it stayed put. So I guess it's ok!!! Good luck!
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Re: 2006 Rav 4 Spare Tire Cover Noise [flick4411]
by dbozroz
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Jan 01, 2008 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: flick4411 (Jun 30, 2006 2:42 pm)
Well I just discovered this issue with the hard/soft cover a few nights ago when changing a flat. Can't tell you how disappointed I am with Toyota for this poor design! Luckily I was with my daughter when this happened (her car) because I don't think she would have been able to even get the cover off the spare to replace the flat tire! And after getting the flat fixed and replacing the original spare tire back on the rear rack we have yet been able to get the cover back on. Neither could the Toyota dealer when I took it to them...they told us to take it back home and heat it up so that the elastic and soft cover will stretch more. Now I know why they don't include the spare tire when they rotate the other tires...they don't want to have to take the cover off and try to replace it! I wrote Toyota a long letter expressing my disappointment and told them I think it is a safety hazard. Scares me to think what could happen if my daughter were by herself in a remote area and had to try to remove the cover! 
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Re: 2006 Rav 4 Spare Tire Cover Noise [nancy2001]
by JeffsRAV
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Jan 21, 2009 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: nancy2001 (Mar 20, 2006 1:30 pm)
Nancy,
I have been having a similar issue with my RAV 4 tire cover. Were you able to resolve your issue back in March?
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