Removing the left and right seat belt finisher strip

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

Partly removing the seat belt finisher strip

Unclip clip (2).
Remove seat belt finisher strip (1) from the detentes (3).
Insert the seat belt finisher strip (1) from the guide (4) to the front.
Seat belt finisher strip (1) remains in the vehicle.

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