Greetings,
It has been a while since I have posted. I finally took the plunge and removed the spare tire cover from my spare to see what was under it. I knew that there was a lot of leaves and stuff in there from the Fall because stuff kept falling out. I wanted to get that junk out before it started to rot.
When I picked up the car last Summer, the delivery lady at the dealership warned me never to take off the cover unless I really needed to because I would never be able to get it back on. Well, now I needed to take it off to clean it out, even though it was rumored to be difficult to put back on.
In the end, it was an effort to do it, but far from impossible.
The word descriptions on this forum for how to do this job were not helping me much, so just for grins (and perhaps to enlighten someone who has not done this yet) I decided to post some photos of what I found and how I got the tire cover back on. I hope this is not considered redundant information. The following procedure worked for me. Others may do it a different way.
To get the cover off, I opened the door to gain access to the handhold at the bottom of the door. There is an opening where you can reach the elastic, but the opening is covered by the rear bumper when the door is closed.
So I opened the door and peeled the elastic off of the bottom of the tire, and then pulled the elastic off of the top of the tire, and the cover just came off. That was pretty easy. Here is what I found inside of the cover:
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It's the directions for how to put the cover back on, virtually destroyed by the the weather. LOL! I wish I had taken off the cover earlier. I wish the delivery lady had told me that the directions were inside! Dang! Anyway, the directions are still readable, so I put them into the car to dry out. Then I took the wheel off and found this:
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Dirt and crud! And that is only half of it because a bunch of it fell out when I took the wheel off.
I also found this little trick....
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the elastic does not go all the way around the tire. The sides are not stretchy. The little non-stretchy areas of the cover are what go into the narrow slots along the sides of the tire.
So I cleaned it all up, took a pressure reading of the spare, remounted the spare onto the bracket, and then tried to put the cover back on. Here is how I did it.
First, I jammed a blanket into the door to keep the door open while I pushed on the cover to get it back on. The door has to be open in order to gain access to the opening at the bottom.
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Then I took the cover and stretched the top elastic over the top of the tire as it says to do in the directions. You can kind of see in this photo that the bottom elastic is not over the bottom of the tire yet.
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In case you cannot see it in that photo, here is a closeup:
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The sides and bottom of the elastic were all rolled up so I worked my fingers down both sides from the top until I had unrolled the elastic all the way to the bottom. Then I stretched the bottom elastic over bottom of the tire as best I could. The sides and bottom were still not completely tucked in since it is impossible to get your fingers into those skinny slots on the side of the tire.
But here is the other trick. You rotate the tire cover 90 degrees either way while it is on the tire. I just twisted the cover around so that different parts of the elastic were accessible in the handhold at the bottom of the tire and tucked it all the way in while it was down there. I twisted it counter clockwise to do the left hand side and clockwise to do the right hand side. Then when I was done I twisted it to the proper orientation and finished tucking in the bottom elastic.
One more trick is that by twisting the tire cover back and forth it sort of settles in and seats itself on the wheel.
Just to make sure that it was not blind luck the first time, I took the cover off again and installed it again. The procedure works. It isn't dead easy, but it can be done in a few minutes.
Given the amount of decomposing crud I found inside of my tire cover, I think that I might make this a regular maintenance exercise from now on. I let it go way too long this time. You are supposed to check the tire pressure of the spare on a regular basis anyway.
I hope this helps any others who have wondered about this system, and if not, I hope you got a chuckle out of it anyway.
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Many vehicles have their spare tire stored in the trunk. However, this is not the case with the Toyota RAV4. This vehicle has its spare tire mounted on its rear. A cover is then placed over the tire to protect the tire from the elements and add to the car’s aesthetic appeal.
How do you open the spare tire cover on RAV4?The task is easy. Below are the steps involved in opening the spare tire cover on RAV4:
Step 1
First, you will need to open the rear door of your RAV4. This allows you to access the bottom part of your spare tire cover.
Step 2
The second step is to unlock the latch handle at the bottom of your RAV4 spare tire cover. After the latch handle is unlocked the cover is now open and you can take it off.
Spare tire covers are common on RAV4s and Jeeps since the spare tires of these cars are frequently mounted on the back.
Below are some of the reasons why you should use a spare tire cover:
UV and weather are the two things that harm rubber the most, and without the right protection, your car’s spare tire will be subjected to a lot of both over its lifespan. You can’t completely avoid it. And over time, this exposure can seriously harm your tire by weakening the rubber and producing sidewall fissures and other structural issues.
Now, if you use all five tires as part of your rotation program, this damage usually won’t be as severe. This is because driving keeps tires flexible. When tires are driven, their rubber flexes, heating up and somewhat expanding. The process causes the stirring of protective wax compounds, which rise to the surface, ensuring that the tire rubber is protected and in good condition.
Most RAV4 and Jeep owners regrettably never use their spare tire until there is a problem with an active tire. Furthermore, without that flexing, vehicles with unusable spare tires that are left on the tailgate are much more likely to experience early failure, sidewall cracks, or dry rot.
If you ever find yourself needing the spare in the future, this is dangerous stuff.
So it only makes sense to protect your spare tire with premium UV and weather-blocking covers. Since tires are expensive, preserving the ones you already have is undoubtedly a wise investment.
If you’re like many car owners, you already have plenty to worry about in terms of maintaining your car. Winches, bumpers, soft top windows/zippers, and possibly even suspension components you’ve added over your travels are just a few examples. Low-maintenance items that are so beneficial can undoubtedly be a bonus.
A tire cover is a valuable and low-maintenance item you can add to your car. They are easy to attach and detach from your car.
We all know that our cars can get overly dirty after some off-roading activities and tire covers are no exception. In such a case, many car tires can be cleaned while still attached to the vehicle, or you can easily remove them, clean and attach them back to the vehicle.
Besides cleaning, nothing much is required to maintain a tire cover.
Tires are pricey, as we have stated earlier. Furthermore, spare tires may be readily unbolted and removed if someone truly wants to steal one, unlike wheels on the ground. Security wheel locks are an excellent device to purchase and can help prevent theft of your spare tire, but a tire cover can do the same thing.
Both soft covers with a cable lock and hard shell tire covers with a locking mechanism effectively hide and enhance the protection of that valuable spare tire from prying eyes. The simple act of concealing a valuable piece can lower the likelihood of its theft by more than 50%, according to several studies by law enforcement. In addition, most people seeking something to take quickly will pass if they factor in the additional time needed to cut off a cable lock.
A car tire cover is not a universal item, just like tires.
You can, however, find one that exactly fits your spare tire because there are so many various size alternatives available.
This is crucial since, after all, keeping out the elements is the main objective, and an inadequate cover simply cannot accomplish that.
You can alter the cover’s material in addition to the fit. Which black do you prefer—the glossy black of vinyl or the rugged black of denim? For increased durability, do you want a hard shell tire cover? Maybe a soft cover with a transparent center so you can still show off those fantastic wheels you have while keeping the tire protected from the elements.
Not all RAV4s have spare tires mounted on their back. The Sport Models of RAV4 that run on run-flat tires do not have spare tires mounted on their backs.
Does Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have a Spare Tire?Yes. The Toyota RAV4 hybrid has a spare tire.
How Do You Remove the Jack on a 2013 RAV4?Removing the jack on a 2013 RAV4 is an easy task.
All you need to do is to contract the jack by turning the main screw anti-clockwise, and the jack will come out easily.
A RAV4 Tire Weighs about 22.7 pounds.
What Does “RAV4” Stand for in Toyota RAV4?RAV4 is the abbreviation for “Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel-drive.”
Does the new RAV4 have a spare tire?Yes, The Toyoto Rav4 come with equipped with spare tire .
What is the cover over the spare tire called?A spare tire cover or spare while cover.
We hope this guide helped you understand the steps involved in opening the spare tire cover on RAV4. If you rarely include the spare tire cover on your RAV4, consider always having it where it should be placed. A spare tire cover has numerous benefits as discussed in this article.
To quickly change a wheel, you need to know where the spare tire is and how to get it correctly.
To remove the spare wheel on the Land Cruiser Prado 150, you need to make sure that it is located under the bottom, loosen the fastening screw and lower it to the ground.
If you did not find a spare wheel in the trunk and on the back door of the car, do not rush to blame the thieves. Look under the rear bumper. You will probably find it attached to the bottom of the car. nine0003
In order to remove the spare wheel on the Prado 150, you will need an additional tool that the manufacturer supplies with the machine. It is stored in the trunk box on the right side. This is a two-piece lever that acts as an extension for the jack handle.
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In the same way, you can remove the spare wheel on other models in bodies of the same type, including the Land Cruiser Prado 120.
Storing a reserve under the bottom (often used by Toyota), is not common, but has several advantages:
If this method of storage does not suit you, you can make a Prado spare tire mount inside the trunk, which is sold at a car dealership.
Fasten it vertically on the left side to save space. Or restyle and replace the rear door of the car with a wheel-mounted version.
When the spare tire is removed, it remains to replace it with a punctured one.
To do this, you will need a jack and wheel chocks. Regularly in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado they are stored in a box on the right wall of the trunk. nine0003
Done. You can remove the jack and tools, hide the wheel in place of the spare tire or in the trunk. If you use tires without a tube, you can fix it along the way - with glue and a tourniquet, and then return it to its place without using a spare tire.
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Be aware of road safety rules. When you stop on the side of the road, be sure to put up an emergency sign and watch out for passing cars.
Instructions with a good example of how to remove the spare tire on the Prado 150 or 120 can be found on YouTube in video format.
Service and operation
Manuals ￫ Toyota ￫ Rav4 (Toyota Rav4)
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Berlin and Sedan
Remove the luggage compartment floor cover and protective disc, covering the spare wheel. This disc is held in place by a latch that must be turn left 1/8 turn. |
| The spare wheel is attached with a long bolt. |
| The jack is attached to the rear wall. |
Combi vehicles
| Spare wheel and jack located in the back trunk in two compartments, closed with lids held by latches, to unlock them, turn them 1/4 turn. |
The jack is located under the floor covering in a niche on the right side. |
Replacement
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