Removing cigarette lighter socket on Renault Megane II?

It appears that the cigarette lighter/12v socket in the centre console has become detached underneath the console in my 53 Renault Megane. I've tried to remove the cigarette lighter socket to help reatach the lead and connector, but can't get it out. Neither can I reattach the connector from underneath the console. Are there any easy ways to remove the lighter socket to allow me to reconnect? I don't want to have to take the centre console to bits if I don't have to. If I do, are there any easy ways to do that? Thanks

wilbers
January 2008