W123 Instrument Panel Bulbs

[Doug183]

Ok, dumb question. I got the instrument panel out, removed all the bulbs 3W and 1.2W. However, for the smaller 1.2W bulbs (all the indicator lamps and the such), do the bulbs come out of those brown basses? I tried to remove one gently and eventually applied enough force so that bulb broke and I can no longer even remove it. Its not one whole piece is it? Surely these bulbs come out? If so, is there a trick.

Thanks
Doug