Gas Tank "Lid"

eiquilla · 03-16-2010, 09:28 PM

For the love of everything holy, I cannot think of the correct term of the lid that's opened by lifting the lever right by the driver's side door...

Anyway, as I was in the process of filling up the RAV with gas, I heard a squeak when opening the lid. I repeated to see where it was coming from, and apparently the pivoting end of the lid is scraping (eek!!! )

where it meets the body panel.
A portion of the lid has scraped off the paint as well...

Has anyone encountered this "defect???"

Carbon · 03-16-2010, 09:34 PM

In the Owner's manual, it is called the the fuel filler door.

Get you your dealer to get this adjusted before you wear the paint more.

eiquilla · 03-16-2010, 10:03 PM

"Fuel filler door"
Thanks for the clarification - I presume I was too frustrated and forgot!!!

We have an appointment to get an oil change, tire rotation, etc., so I'll let the dealer know.

Thanks again!

mhclark · 11-23-2010, 09:56 AM

YES! Thank you! I have it too..on the back (hinged) side of the fuel filler door in the middle, it appears to be scraping. It sounds horrible and is scratching the paint. Please let me know what you find out at the dealer!!!!

mhclark · 11-23-2010, 10:02 AM

And for anyone else reading this, if you know of a DIY fix, please let me know.

Zeoth · 11-23-2010, 12:14 PM

Yes I've had that exact problem. There's a couple things you should do to solve this:
1) Silicone lube. Spray some around the hing area and wiggle it around to loosen it up. Apparently when it get stiff from lack of lube and dirt it can actually bend the bracket holding it.
2) Open the gas door until it's perpendicular to the car. Gently but firmly pull the door out until it no longer makes contact with the car.
3) Use touch-up paint to cover the scraped areas.

avs · 11-26-2010, 04:38 PM

Get a can of white lithium grease and spray the hinge.

zaza · 12-03-2010, 12:05 AM

I had the same problem with the fuel door squeaking, so i just pulled it out of a bit and spray some silicone, quiet now

m_miguel11 · 12-07-2010, 06:49 AM

i have that problem too, mine sounds just like chewbacca and i feel embarassed when fueling... so some WD40 will work :P

03-16-2010, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
eiquilla Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gas Tank "Lid" For the love of everything holy, I cannot think of the correct term of the lid that's opened by lifting the lever right by the driver's side door... Anyway, as I was in the process of filling up the RAV with gas, I heard a squeak when opening the lid. I repeated to see where it was coming from, and apparently the pivoting end of the lid is scraping (eek!!! ) where it meets the body panel. A portion of the lid has scraped off the paint as well... Has anyone encountered this "defect???"

11-23-2010, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zeoth Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes I've had that exact problem. There's a couple things you should do to solve this: 1) Silicone lube. Spray some around the hing area and wiggle it around to loosen it up. Apparently when it get stiff from lack of lube and dirt it can actually bend the bracket holding it. 2) Open the gas door until it's perpendicular to the car. Gently but firmly pull the door out until it no longer makes contact with the car. 3) Use touch-up paint to cover the scraped areas. __________________ Cars, snowboarding, house modding.

12-03-2010, 12:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
zaza Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had the same problem with the fuel door squeaking, so i just pulled it out of a bit and spray some silicone, quiet now __________________ 2009 White Rav4 4WD

03-16-2010, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carbon Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 6 Thanked 137 Times in 134 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In the Owner's manual, it is called the the fuel filler door. Get you your dealer to get this adjusted before you wear the paint more.

03-16-2010, 10:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
eiquilla Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	"Fuel filler door" Thanks for the clarification - I presume I was too frustrated and forgot!!! We have an appointment to get an oil change, tire rotation, etc., so I'll let the dealer know. Thanks again!

11-23-2010, 09:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
mhclark Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	YES! Thank you! I have it too..on the back (hinged) side of the fuel filler door in the middle, it appears to be scraping. It sounds horrible and is scratching the paint. Please let me know what you find out at the dealer!!!!

11-23-2010, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
mhclark Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VA Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And for anyone else reading this, if you know of a DIY fix, please let me know.

11-26-2010, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
avs Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get a can of white lithium grease and spray the hinge.

12-07-2010, 06:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
m_miguel11 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SD Posts: 96 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have that problem too, mine sounds just like chewbacca and i feel embarassed when fueling... so some WD40 will work :P

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