BACKUP LIGHT GASKET FIT/ASSEMBLE ?????

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Can anyone tell me if there are different size gaskets for the back up lights? The ones I have seem way too small and are impossible to get seated around the edge of the light. Its always the stinking $2 parts that seem to give me the most problems.

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In my experience, they all fit that way. The trick is to get it on the body of the backup lamp body as best you can, then loosely install it on the valance. At that point, you can pull it into place while slowly tightening the nuts. This is much easier when the valance is off the car and on the workbench.

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Well, I tried stretching them to allow the light to fit in the groove. Presto arresto and I snapped the gasket. lol. So I went and ordered a new set from NPD and these fit perfectly allowing the housing to go in the groove. Installed them and they look great.