Yes Mobius. Before you try to rotate it , lightly push the front leads towards the front of the vehicle. IT should spread out enough to let the circuit board fit between it for maximum light.
When i recently installed my C/S interior LED lights, i put the rears in with the led card straight up and down. Then slighly push the front contacts towards the front of the vehicle while rotating the lights until you get enough room to fit.
Picked up an extended warranty for ours at time of signing for @$3k. Guy said it was the same company that porsche and a couple other high -end manufacturers use. Can't recall the name now, but they were having a $0 deductible special so i grabbed it. 70 mos. 70k miles covering all but wear items.