I removed the old seal due to it being partially soiled over time. Removal was quick and easy by gently wiggling and pulling it out. Installing the new seal was also quick and easy. The ends were easily and neatly tucked inside the designated holes on the over door using a flat head screwdriver. The seal fit my Kenmore oven model 790.46599504 perfectly and was the same color as the original. With the new seal, the oven looks new again.