In a message dated 1/12/2016 12:23:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
n51219@COMCAST.NET writes:

What is  the secret to removing the cigarette lighter from the dash.  I
cannot  see any way to remove this without destroying it.  I have the dash
out  and on a table, but still cannot see any way to get it  out.

you have to use a tiny flathead screwdriver to lift the plastic tab  on the
green plastic insert and slide it out and then they  unscrew