How do you remove this cigarette lighter from meriva b 2015? Tried and its not budging. Pushed in the side clips and still doesnt move. Any help asap would be great thanx.

I would be tempted to remove the socket and replace with a USB charger sock instead.
If you are replacing the assembly then it doesn't matter about damaging what remains of the socket to remove it.

I would to.. also make sure its a good one too. fast charge phones etc.

On 1/5/2026 at 11:33 AM, Vauxhall Owners Club said:

I would be tempted to remove the socket and replace with a USB charger sock instead.
If you are replacing the assembly then it doesn't matter about damaging what remains of the socket to remove it.

The question is how does 1 remove this socket to fit a new one. I managed to get the 1 at the back of this console in passengers centre footwell are removed. A vauxhall insignia is the same cigarette socket. Any info how to get this 1 out?

It should be tags (metal clips on the lighter assembly) that would need pushing in to release the lighter - most cigar lighters are the same dimensions so you can pick up a charging port from Halfords for less than a tenner