Laser Autobailer not sitting flush

Need some help with this. Not sure if it was repaired in the past or what is going on.

What’s the original install look like? Is the clear semi-flexible “stuff” factory? If so, what’s its purpose and what is it? What’s the purpose of the small foam square? There seems to be a “drywall” anchor in the hole as well.

Even without the foam And the clear goo, it still doesn’t sit flush.