Seatbelt 'thingypart'

[Bean Counter]

As my 4 year old would call it.

The passenger seat in my first generation Tundra needs a new (female end) seatbelt clip. I tried flooding with WD-40 and jamming it with a flathead screwdriver but to no avail. I put the clasp in it and the spring/click doesn't engage. I thought I'd try a wrecking yard but that seems like a lot of work to get the part out to begin with. Anybody know a good place to buy one online?

[Woodchuck]

99.9% of that will be factory anyway. You may find a used one on line, but you may as well buy local and at least that way if it's no good you can have some face to face time anyway. 

[Bean Counter]

I just called half the wrecking yards in town and no dice. The last place I dialed said he could get it but that I'd be better off ordering from the Sealership as his cost would have been more than me buying a new part. I love that kind of service--guess who's going to be the first place I call next time..

[Woodchuck]

When one yard orders it from another yard, that will happen. They are in competition with each other so they don't make each other any special deals. By the time yard #1 pays for it, adds his % to it to try and make a buck... There you are. At least he was honest enough to tell you up front instead of just worrying about getting your cash in his pocket. All things considered, yeah I would go back to him, seems pretty straight up to me. 

[Woodchuck]

FWIW, these guys will ship almost anywhere and have a HUGE inventory.
http://www.spaldings.com/

[Igottanewknee]

I just called half the wrecking yards in town and no dice. The last place I dialed said he could get it but that I'd be better off ordering from the Sealership as his cost would have been more than me buying a new part. I love that kind of service--guess who's going to be the first place I call next time..

After you consult the Hunt Wa guys..... ? 

[Fl0und3rz]

I'd check craigslist.  There are always people parting out trucks there.  I had to replace the rear slider on my F350, and obtaining parts and installation was quicker than having the glass people do it. 

[RadSav]

I know the Formal warranty for Toyota seatbelts is something like five years.  But, I have had a few friends who have taken theirs in and the work has been done for free at the dealership.  Seems when it comes to safety defects Toyota takes that pretty seriously.  I'd talk to a dealer first before buying or digging through the junk yard.  Besides the last thing I really want second hand in a car is my seatbelt latch.

[coachcw]

CALL THE DEALER .99% of those seatbelt parts are life time warranty from the factory and you will get it replaced for free.

[jackelope]

CALL THE DEALER .99% of those seatbelt parts are life time warranty from the factory and you will get it replaced for free.

This.
Which means you'd have to go to the stealership. Oh the horror.

[Jonathan_S]

Besides the last thing I really want second hand in a car is my seatbelt latch.

  

[Woodchuck]

FWIW, If memory serves correct, Toyota will cover the retractor section for a long time but not the buckle. 

[pianoman9701]

I know the Formal warranty for Toyota seatbelts is something like five years.  But, I have had a few friends who have taken theirs in and the work has been done for free at the dealership.  Seems when it comes to safety defects Toyota takes that pretty seriously.  I'd talk to a dealer first before buying or digging through the junk yard.  Besides the last thing I really want second hand in a car is my seatbelt latch.

 , plus, there may well be a recall on that lock. Check with the dealer.

[Bean Counter]

I think I'm going to take the seat out first to make sure I can get the part on and off. The seat is basically useless to me right now as I don't want anybody riding in it anyway.

My go-to shop doesn't carry the part. To the Stealership I go. Not covered under warranty though they do cover quite a bit even after 100,000 miles. $52+tax. If I can dodge the lease pimps & sharks from the sales department on the way in I usually have a good time with parts and service. 

[jackelope]

I think I'm going to take the seat out first to make sure I can get the part on and off. The seat is basically useless to me right now as I don't want anybody riding in it anyway.

My go-to shop doesn't carry the part. To the Stealership I go. $52+tax. If I can dodge the lease pimps & sharks from the sales department on the way in I usually have a good time with parts and service. 

You'll need a big Torx socket I bet to remove the bolt, maybe a T-50. I've got zero Toyota experience, and maybe someone else can clarify, but usually those seatbelt bolts are held in with a big torx-headed bolt.

[Bean Counter]

Ok thanks. Last I checked someone told me that its basically four bolts holding it to the floor and allegedly not too difficult. So easy a bean counter can do it. 

[jackelope]

The accuracy of the picture may not be there, but Alldata shows 1 bolt.

Every one I've ever seen is a single bolt.

 

[jackelope]

 

[Bean Counter]

There is a plastic housing that covers the bottom of the buckle. Between that and the center console, i don't think I'll be able to get in there and finger out the bolt and stuff. So that's why I was thinking I'd have to take the seat out.

If you look south and see a cloud of smoke and flames, send help.

[coachcw]

often i just pull seats out pretty quick and it gives you a chance to find all your loose change .

[Fl0und3rz]

often i just pull seats out pretty quick and it gives you a chance to find all your loose change .

And french fries! Yum!

[Bean Counter]

With several kids you ain't lying! Probably. Three course meal down there. :yum: