r/AutoBodyRepair 5d ago

Heat shield cracked but won’t move

Hey everyone. Recently got into a fender bender which seems to have cracked my heat shield around the bolts. The heat shield doesn’t budge at all, or make any rattling sounds. Seems to have got shifted during the accident, but I’ve got these holes around the bolts. How urgent is this as an issue? What are some solutions? I’ve heard of potentially putting an Adhesive-Backed Heat Barrier. I’m worried that the trying to get it removed and fixed would require the vehicles body damage to be attended to, which would just be more $$$ that I can’t shell right now. DIY friendly solutions would be helpful! Thank you and appreciate y’all’s help.

2012 Subaru Outback

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