Possible Clues:

• Take off, as a guitar
• Remove narrow strip of leather
• Take off bits, half naked, rising
• Loosen tie and head off for fun - elements recalled later
• Release from peacekeepers' toil
• Tar spun around to undo his belt
• Remove fastenings from
• Remove, as a seat belt
• Perhaps loosen clothing in sheltered spot, rolling back top
• A French bit's flipped? Take off!