So I went to hell and back today with swapping out my old license plate lights with some new LEDs. While I was changing them, this little rubber piece that looks like a big chunk of black macaroni came off... It was to the left of the bulb, behind the exposed, clear plastic (basically behind everything/inside the bumper). My question here is: What is it and do I need it? My hands are FAR too large to put it back on and I am hoping it's nothing serious. Here's the pic. Thanks, guys.

 

Black macaroni, LOL.

Looks like a vent to let moisture out of a lighting fixture. There's a bunch behind headlights but I've never seen one back there. If it rains a lot you might need it.

 

even then, the vent is still open and not blocked so you SHOULD be ok

 

Well I do live in the Seattle area I hope I don't need it, but we'll see! Thanks guys.

 

If anything, just cook the damn thing and eat it ;] LOL

 

mmmm mmmm mmmm! Nothing like a fresh plate of blackaroni!