Is heat shield needed?
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Asked by Emelody Apr 20, 2024 at 09:44 AM about the 2010 Toyota Avalon Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2010 Avalon heat shield was rattling. Mechanic took it off, saying no harm
would happen. He said just do local driving. Now I wonder should I have it
replaced?

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beatupchevy answered 2 weeks ago

It's there for a reason but if you don't want to replace it shouldn't be a big problem depending on where it is and what it does

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Ed92626 answered 2 weeks ago

That heat shield protects the interior from getting VERY hot from the catalytic converter. As there's no ventilation in the trunk, it could catch fire. Tell that idiot who removed it that Toyota wouldn't have installed a heat shield if they didn't think it was necessary, and have him put it back, at his cost... Then never visit him again!!!!!!

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james answered 2 weeks ago

Exactly, it was put there for a reason! Sounds like it's near the gas tank. Looking at a diagram of your exhaust system, you have two mufflers back there. One on each side. Have the heat shield replaced and start going to another mechanic! Jim

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