Re installing 3rd brake gasket tips or tricks? (the inside one)

Hello all, I've read a ton here, but have never needed to post until now. I had to replace a tail light on my 2019 tundra, so I picked up a set of smoked lights. I also read of leak problems with replacing the third brake light, so I decided I'd go the easy route and just as some smoke myself to match the new tail lights. I'm trying to get the gray foam gasket to sit in place on my lens and I'm having a hell of a time. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to do this? I went this route trying to avoid leaks, but I'm stuck on this last step.

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Just a dot of silicone on the corners will hold it in place, but I'm no expert.

 

Appreciate that idea! Tried some glue and didn't get nothing but sticky!

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Boy that helped a bunch! Will run her through the car wash tomorrow. Fingers crossed no leaks!

 

You could have just put it in the groove on the housing and then put the lens on.

 

When I replace the bulbs it would not stay put for me, so I used two very small dots of silicone on the top corners. No problems since.