Here you go, I made an attempt at explaining on my blog some years ago

https://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/vanagon-lighter-socket/

Alistair

> On Jan 12, 2016, at 9:22 AM, Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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".
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> Bob C