hi there! can anyone confirm that the whole catalytic heat shield for a 2003 rsx is as shown in the picture or is there another half. we went for a safety inspection and one of the findings is the missing heat shield. i been trying to find a heatshield but no luck. thanks for your responses!

is the heatshield whole or not?

 

Here is a diagram of the exhaust system.



https://www.acuraoemparts.com/v-2003...t-pipe-muffler

 

#7 and # 9

and

#10 and #8


are considered Heat shields.

In the link I provided, #8 and #10 are not clickable, meaning they dont even sell #8 and #10.

To me; it looks like #7 and #9 go around the catalytic converter. To Me; it looks like your car is missing both halves of the heat shield.

https://www.acuraoemparts.com/v-2003...t-pipe-muffler

 

#33 looks to me like what you have above the catalytic converter. #33 is named floor heat baffle. Which it looks like your car has.

I'm almost certain you are missing #7 and #9.

 

agreed

 

Thanks! will order the parts as suggested and we will see from there. i will be keeping you posted on this.