Seat Belts - Extenders: Overview
BODYBO002-01
January 26, 2001
Title:
SEAT BELT EXTENDER
Models:
'99 - '01 Model Year
TSB UPDATE NOTICE:
The information contained in this TSB updates B0020-00 dated August 11, 2000.
Revised text is underlined.
Introduction
Toyota customers who find it necessary to increase the length of their seal belts may obtain Seat Belt Extenders at no cost through their local Toyota dealer.
^ The extender is available in 6 inch, 9 inch, 12 inch, 15 inch and 18 inch lengths.
^ The extender is available only in black.
^ Owners are informed of the Seat Belt Extender availability through the Toyota Owner's Manual included in each vehicle.
The customer (individual requiring the extender) must visit a Toyota dealership to have the required measurements made and to complete the Seat Belt Extender worksheet. The worksheet will allow the proper fitting and selection of a Seat Belt Extender for the customer. The dealership personnel should then determine the applicable part number and place a Critical Order through the TDN Parts Network.
The dealership service department should complete the affixed Seat Belt Extender Customer Information Label and review the Owner Instruction Sheet" with the customer. The dealership should give a copy of the completed worksheet to the customer and keep the original in the customer's file.
To assure utmost owner satisfaction, it is recommended that a dealership designate one person to coordinate all activities related to the Seat Belt Extender issue.
It is recommended that dealerships do not stock Seat Belt Extenders due to the need for proper fitting to individual customers.
This bulletin contains the following information:
Procedure and Sample Label
Application Charts
Part Number Information
Owner Instructions
Seat Belt Extender Worksheet
Applicable Vehicles
^ 1999 through 2001 model year Toyota vehicles.
Warranty Information