The original PC579 bulbs used in many Chrysler and Dodge vehicles were made with the bulbs permanently connected to the socket contacts . While the glass bulb can be pulled out of the plastic base, it is difficult or impossible to insert a new bulb since the wires on the lamp base must be disconnected and then connected to the pins; It can be done if you're careful and experienced, but it's not as easy as it should be. However, with these replacement bulbs, the sockets have contacts for a regular #912 or #921 bulb, so they can be reused - and better yet, you can swap out your glass incandescent bulb for a much brighter, cooler LED bulb. what I did.