Remove both seat belt finisher strip elements

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the seat belt finisher strip

Loosen screw (1).
Remove end lining (2).

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Detach the seat belt finisher strip (1) toward the front and out of the clips (2).
Thread out the seat belt finisher strip (1) towards the front and top and out of the guides (3).
Thread out the end lining and remove seat belt finisher strip (1).

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