Sounds like a portion of the bumper (under the lights may have been pushing up on the housings) will need to be trimmed, hence the template. I hope this trimmed portion would not be seen if factory headlights have to be reinstalled at any time.
1999 Sportage 4x4...don't go there, it was free
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