Sorry -poor choice of words on the trim. It should lie flat in its groove in the seal- if you haven't bent it.

I wouldn't be using grease on the seal. Use silicone or dishwashing soap. Grease isn't compatable with rubber- and who wants grease oozing onto the paint ?

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