Well, my issue was I didn't realize that the rubber came off so easily and I didn't unplug it first. I kinda propped the rubber off the base and saw the clasp which I undid... however, it wouldnt release because everything was still on....
Without wanting to force the issue, I saw the screw, undid the screw and everything popped off. Now, at the point why would I think anything I did was wrong? I changed the bulb but getting the clasp to work with everything attached was impossible. I did remove the plug of course but honestly, removing the rubber completely was the last possible thing I tried. I never removed it from the bulb to begin with.
Oh well, lesson learned... Thanks for the replies gang.