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I hear that you're frustrated, but I'm curious if you found/watched the video on installing the LUX AE's?

For me, the bit about removing the two plastic pins from the cover was probably the most important in terms of making things fit. Around 3:30 into the video...

If you want to try one final time, then go all in on doing it right- pull the bumper, pull the lights, install the AE's, reinstall the lights and bumper. You'll know they're water tight.