Can someone please let me know if I can remove the heat shield/plate from above the back box of the exhaust on my 2002 1.2 punto? I am guessing that its there to offer heat protection to the fuel tank, but its rusted through the bolts and droped down.

I have searched through the posts but can only find info on the front heat shield.

Thanks

I removed mine :S hope its gonna be ok!

can you not fix it with a big washer? places like wicks and B&Q sell large washers with small holes