REPLACEMENT PART 5 OF 6 - Establish sealing joint

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Where the beginning and end meet, a mark is created from pressing the loose end onto the beginning of the gasket.

Cut off the gasket vertically along the marked line (use sharp knife or special scissors) and press in place.

Visually check the pre-bonded gasket.

NOTE: Small areas of gasket can remain stuck to adhesive tape of loose end.