Honda CR-V 1998 Reference Owner's Manual page 251

Changing a Flat Tire
TOP SLIT
23.Hold the cover at the 10 o'clock
and 2 o'clock positions, then place
the top of it over the spare tire,
making sure the top slit on the
back of the cover is vertical.
NOTICE
Make sure the cover is at room
temperature before you install it. If it's
too cold, it won't fit easily over the tire.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
24.Step back to check the alignment
of the logo. If needed, move the
cover left or right until the logo is
straight.
OUTSIDE SEAM
25.Starting at the top of the tire,
position the outside seam of the
cover slightly over the outside
edge of the tire. Pull the cover on,
a little at a time, and alternate side
to side along the tire until you
reach the bottom.