yep, the rubber is just for looks, just don't tear it out/ rip it up they are really hard to come by. you can buy the glue to glue it back in, but if you go that route set it out in the sun and get it hot it'll flow better, like I said i took it to the shop to not have to worry about leaks, call around the place that did mine was the same place that did my windshield.