In my experience it's not designed to come out easily.  It has ears that
protrude from the casing and lock into the dash.  If you have the dash out,
you should be able to push them in, or just force it out and replace it with
a 12v socket like GoWesty sells.

The ears are similar to the casings stereos slide into, but more springy.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Clemmer
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 9:23 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Cigaarette Lighter removal secret

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.

It has been loose and wobbly in the dash for many many years so while its'
all apart for the heater I'm doing the "you might as wells".

Bob C