Heat Shields

Heat Shields Points : Heat Shields car exhaust Heat shields are located where the exhaust system (especially catalytic converter and muffler) is close to the car body. The shields prevent too much heat from transferring into the car body or ground.

DANGER! Always reinstall all exhaust system heat shields. Without a heat shield, car undercoating, carpeting, dry leaves on the ground, and other flammable materials could catch on fire!