I am bumping this old thread since I was not able to find a definitive answer in my searches to answer this question and thought it may help the next owner looking for help with this. Sure you can dismantle the whole radio / shifter / console area to access this Cigar Lighter but there is a MUCH easier way.

If you remove the console side panel (the black piece the covers the side of the console up to the glove box), you can actually reach in from behind and PUSH the lighter OUT. This console cover is held in by two screws, a plastic one on the vent cover that just needs a ¼ turn to remove, then a single philips screw that is behind that vent cover. The lighter is in there snug, but with a bit of effort, it will push forward. I also used a plastic trim removal tool to pry it up from the front with ZERO damage to the surrounding pieces. It is just held in by pressure clips.

I spent more time trying to figure out how to unplug the socket than I did getting it out. Luckily having the replacement in hand made it a bit easier!

Good luck boys and girls~