2011 Fit - Piece of shielding fell of my car
 

Hello,
Just had a quick question.
This looks like it might be heat shielding for a catalytic converter.
I was driving home today from work and I heard some rattling or scratching sounds. I pulled into my driveway and I saw this metal piece lying there.

Does anyone know what it is and how important it is for me to replace it?
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...46bb5306da.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...4e9290ca0a.jpg

Thank you for your help!
Kind regards,
Chuck

Personally, I would not replace it.

But don't park on tall grass or it could catch fire from the heat.

From hondapartsnow.com, #3 in diagram. Looks to be heat shield to ground not to cabin ( just a guess on my part). I wouldn't park on dry grass without it.


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...92da7b92f9.png

Thank you!
I will crawl under there this weekend and see if I can even re-mount a new part.
$40 is not too bad, but if I have to do a bunch of cutting and rigging to get the heat shield in then I am going to just let it be.

I live in Michigan where it is pretty much humid if its not snowing lol.

@zcargo Good info, Mr. Z. I love looking at those diagrams. :)