Help , how do you take out the cigarette socket

I’ve been on this for 2 hours now.... someone please guide me, these tabs I read about don’t do a thing

 

I just pushed/pulled on mine. The tabs aren't very big or strong.

 

where did you get to the tabs from

 

I think I just tried to push them from inside the dash but wasn't having any luck. Then I just started tugging on the lighter housing and it gave way.

 

From the front side ?

 

I took my stereo out and reached my arm down through the dash. You can access all those switches that way without having to take the dash apart.

 

Man I’m trying to push this out from the backside and still nothing

 

Are you trying to replace it with something like the item in the 1st link?

If so, you can just use the charger in the 2nd link and plug it in without taking anything out.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Marin...ocket-4-8A-1-1-8/362440929873?epid=1560446457

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-USB-F...er-Rapid-Ports-Flush-Fit-Compact/184003307621

 

It needs to come out

 

Need desperate help trying to find a way of getting out without losing my shit and just breaking the panel

 

Maybe a trim removal tool? Put it under the end of the lighter and try to pry it?

 

really trying to not mar up the plastic , I can care less about the socket ....

 

Figured it out guys , pryed it out slowly and luckily didn’t damage anything... I’ll post my project tomorrow

 

Mmmmm, pull on the little door thats on it? I can't remember exactly how I did mine. Push from behind the dash and pull on the door at the same time? Or focus on the silver part? That comes out on its own too. Then you can just pop the trim out.

 

Score! Congrats!