OK Guys.....what is this?

[fjpikul]

It might be a clamshell spacer for the rear fascia. It is kind of cardboard?

 

[the Wizard]

No it's hard.

 

[Sinovac]

Ross, I wouldn't give it another thought. It is the spacer for the power steering pump. As long as you have all four on the pump, you are good to go. The fact that it has RTV sealant indiscriminately smeared all over it identifies the former owner of your car as Rube Goldberg.

 

[the Wizard]

OK, I agree.....but that was still good info and a good lesson on a relatively new car to me. So thanks all!