My new seal came in one longer piece which I did not cut, to avoid any unnecessary openings for heat and dirt to enter the engine bay. It was easy to install the apron as long as the seal's channels in the body are nice and clean.
I'm in Canada so this might not be available to you, but it is a perfect fit ...
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