This heat shield fell off my rear end?

2016 SCION TC
89,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DPELL
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I heard some rattling noise and found this sheet just sitting in my exhaust. How urgent do I need to get this replaced/fixed? I normally drive 2-4 miles at most daily. The furthest I would drive is about 15 miles highway. Thank you
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Jan 27, 2024 at 11:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It should be replaced or repaired. It protects the undercarriage from heat and helps prevent things you drive over from sticking to the exhaust or even catching fire.

The easiest thing to do is this. Remove the bolts that held it in place. Take one of them with you to the hardware store. Tell them you need fender washers that will work with the bolts you have. Fender washers have a smaller opening and a larger than normal outside diameter. They should span the damaged portions and hold the shield in place.

Let me know if that helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

I attached a picture below of the washer type, I'm referring to.
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