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What part is this?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Josho, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. Josho

    Josho Junior Member

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    I have a 2008 Prius.

    The other day, I was inflating a tire when I heard a racket coming from the back end of the car. I knelt down and I saw that it was from a piece that seems to be above the muffler, encircling the top part, a piece with a pattern of little bumps. It's loose, I can see where one bolt is missing and another is disconnected.

    Sounds fine when I drive, though.

    What is this piece called? I want to be able to direct the mechanic's attention to it.

    Many thanks,
    Josh
     

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    Heat insulation material/panel; used on just about every vehicle somewhere along the exhaust system. Any mechanic will know what it is.
     
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    Thank you, Doug. I suspected it was just a heat shield, but it's great to have it confirmed.
     
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    As others have said, it's a heat shield- fairly common for the thin aluminum to corrode and fail right at the attaching screws.

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