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Originally Posted by bigriver
I'm bumping this back up because I'm having the same issue not getting the cig lighter outta my '03 E350. I tried the coat hanger pull tool Jack suggested but it's not budging. It looks like it has some tabs on the back (I've got the dash pulled off part way) but I've been at it for awhile and I'm afraid I'm going to break something I'd rather not. Shouldn't be that hard but thinkin I need some help here... anyone?
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You're 100% on the tabs found behind the trim panel. Honestly I have NO idea how to remove the socket without crushing (and destroying) it. I've replaced several along the way, have tried a number of tools, methods and guessing, some involving a high powered magnifying lens lamp---still just cannot get the hang of replacing this damn things damage free.
The screw sleeve mentioned a bit earlier were from about '99 or so, sadly they can't be substituted into the openings for the snap-in style.