2000 Sentra Middle Brake Light Replacement

[alex5389]

Hello I had a problem while trying to replace the middle brake light bulb in my car.

2000 Nissan Sentra XE 1.8

I got the light fixture off of the back just fine, however when i went to disconnect the light bulb from it, I couldn't. The part where it connects looks as if it should just twist off however no amount of twisting and pulling budged it. I was extremely reluctant to take a screw driver to it as the plastic looks as if it might break. There are three holes on the connector perhaps for some sort of tool, however, any mechanic I've spoken to told me it should just come off. It kind looks like it has a plastic barb holding it inside the hole. I'm sure many people here have experience with this and I'd really appreciate any help.