Seat Belt: Will the 2002 fit the 2001 Tacoma?

Does anyone have an idea why the seat belt part number is different between the 01 & 02 Tacoma? Hoping to buy the 02 seat belt and use it in my 01.

All of the 01 seat belts appear to be discontinued, but there seems to be a number of them for the 02 - see part numbers below.

Driver's Side (LH), MT, 3.4L

73220-04140BO (2001 / MT / 3.4L) wo/SR5?? Not sure it this is of concern.
73220-04141BO (2002 / MT / 3.4L)

(BO = charcoal color)

Also, even though I'm using my VIN to check the proper fit, some of the descriptions on the discontinued 01 part number say, "wo/SR5," which mine is. Did the SR5 add or subtract some interior function that could alter the seat belt? Or maybe the 2002 part number is for that 60/40 seat split.

 

I think it depends on the type of cab in lieu of Reg., Xtracab or DC.

If I’m wrong we will find out soon. lol

 

Some info/measurements to look for….lots of pix
This was 96 bench to 98 bucket swap
Seatbelts were an issue but worked out
Hope helps you

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/bench-to-bucket……advice-received…-success.840578/

 

Here's the two part numbers and their descriptions. The have the same "Fitting Vehicle Options" (RZN171) and seem to suggest that even the years overlap. Just can't figure out why they would come out with two different part numbers. Typically Toyota has used the same number if it covers a series of years.

 

Ugh! Olathe Toyota shows different fitment, showing the "73220-04141-B0" belt as only 2004. And what could possibly be in a seat belt that makes it hazardous?

Edit: Possibly the hazardous warning comes from some seat belts either have or used to have a small explosive charge to tighten the seat belt down in a crash. Doh!

 

The mounting is different from my experience.
Drivers seat belt from my 01 didnt mount the same when I went to bolt into my new 04 cab.
Had to buy a belt specifically for an 04.

 

Thanks. I also found a short thread on Facebook that seems to indicate that the pyrotechnic pretensioner seat belts started in 1999. Even the post is suggesting that the 2001 part number is the same through 2004, the online parts catalogs don't agree, similar to what you're saying about incompatibility - different part number 'up to' 2001, but then it changes in 2002. A different type of mount after 2001.

 

OP, when you get all this figured out tell me what part number I need for 2004 DC, bucket seat with oak trim, driver seat?

I’m getting old and don’t have the patience for this.

 

Ha! Know the feeling. The local dealership said they'd get one shipped to them and I can look at it before buying, so we'll see what they come up with. Who would have thought.

Take note, all of these from 1999 on will likely have the pyrotechnic explosive device built into the seat belt (pretensioner it's called) that cinches the belt in an accident. So from what I gather, the ones in the wrecking yard that have been in an accident become 'locked' during a crash (it's part of the SRS - airbag system) so those are 'spent' from what I can tell and can't be reused.

 

Great to know. Thanks!

 

I saw this minor fix in a couple of threads about cleaning the upper part where the seat belt loops through. Apparently some grunge gets on both sides of that part and makes the seat belt harder to retract. While in there yesterday to get an ID on my particular seat belt, I did try the cleaning method. Probably helped around 20%. Better than a poke in the eye but I'm still going to see if a new one can be had.

Cleaned both sides with a toothbrush and some isopropyl alcohol, then again with a cloth.




Unfortunately, the bottom tabs almost broke on the cover for that upper part the seat belt. The top came off easy but the bottom wouldn't release. Since those teeth are in opposing directions, it might help to use some downward pressure when trying to pry it off. It's not 100% necessary to remove the cover for cleaning that loop but you will eventually if you replace the seat belt.

Pretty much broke the lower tabs - Super glued but that plastic doesn't seem to take well to being glued.

 

I will clean mine first chance I get and thanks for the heads up on the cover removal.

 

Hesso
I saw thread few months ago where a member placed a special slick sticker in exact place where u cleaned…..helped immensely

 

Low Friction Tape
Or
PTFE Tape


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/seat-belts-retracting-slow-or-not-at-all.811995/page-2

 

Yeah I get the impression too, that the seat belts are actually kind of slick when they're new and the sheen sort of wears off. Thanks for the heads up, I'll look at that.

I've got a new one coming but not sure if it will fit. But the local dealer typically gouges people on walk in traffic and since few dealers will ship these with the explosive part in the belt, I'm may like the slick stick idea if they play hard ball. Weird because plenty of dealerships will ship airbags and chemicals but it takes a special shipping license so I guess the online parts people I'm looking at don't want to mess with that for seat belts.

 

Can't say for sure if this is yours because using the VIN is probably the only sure fire way. Also, this isn't an endorsement for "ToyotaPartsDeal dot Com", but a decent reference source. It also looks like they must have the hazardous shipping certificate because I'm not seeing the "can't ship" reference.

See if this gets you closer to the one you're looking for.

 

It’s the right color and the LH outer. I will have to research it with my VIN. Thank you!

 

Wow, put my VIN in says exact fit. It does have the Hazmat on it but can be shipped to my local dealer. Price is not as good on Toyota.com but I know it is an exact fit. I will probably order from Toyotapartsdeal.

I have not been able to find this information. You are such a great help many Thanks!

 

Can ship to my local dealer I may wait until Labor Day and get an additional 20% off.

 

Just use a ratchet strap for a seat belt.