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Fragnarok · 01-05-2013, 06:06 PM

It may be just as simple as it looks, but how do I safely remove the heat shield under the hood? Also, is it all painted (I know it's not cleared) under there? And how much does it increase engine noise?

bannonm · 01-05-2013, 06:41 PM

It is simple. Just pop off the plastic plugs. Easiest with a panel removal tool.

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Angrybird 12 · 01-05-2013, 06:52 PM

I just took two fingers under the edge and placed my thumb in the center of the retainer and pulled the retainers out.

TheDarkKnightt · 01-31-2013, 01:23 AM

What are the pros and cons for removing the top part of the heat shield?

2010SSRSM6 · 01-31-2013, 07:14 AM

It acts as a blanket to smother a fire but if something goes wrong with your fuel system, it won't help.

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TheDarkKnightt · 01-31-2013, 10:30 AM

So what does removing it do?

The Stig · 01-31-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkKnightt

So what does removing it do?

Nothing really

Angrybird 12 · 01-31-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDarkKnightt

So what does removing it do?

Basically it's to absorb sound, you may notice the clicking sounds of the injectors more or if you have a CAI the woosh of the air intake more but it won't hurt anything to remove it. One thing is it cleans up the under hood appearance too.

Frid · 01-31-2013, 07:11 PM

I am removing mine as well......but it's because I got a kick ass airbrushed liner going in to replace it

chozn4service · 08-21-2014, 10:02 PM

Looking to buy under hood liner should anyone have one they don't need or want.

01-05-2013, 06:06 PM	#1
Fragnarok Gavin Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 181 View My Garage	Under hood insulation removal? It may be just as simple as it looks, but how do I safely remove the heat shield under the hood? Also, is it all painted (I know it's not cleared) under there? And how much does it increase engine noise? __________________ Gavin 2010 2SS/RS IOM w/ White Rally's

01-05-2013, 06:41 PM	#2
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	It is simple. Just pop off the plastic plugs. Easiest with a panel removal tool. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 __________________

01-05-2013, 06:52 PM	#3
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,547	I just took two fingers under the edge and placed my thumb in the center of the retainer and pulled the retainers out. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

01-31-2013, 07:14 AM	#5
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	It acts as a blanket to smother a fire but if something goes wrong with your fuel system, it won't help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

01-31-2013, 07:11 PM	#9
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	I am removing mine as well......but it's because I got a kick ass airbrushed liner going in to replace it __________________

01-31-2013, 01:23 AM	#4
TheDarkKnightt Drives: 2011 LS v6 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Syosset Posts: 59 View My Garage	What are the pros and cons for removing the top part of the heat shield?

01-31-2013, 10:30 AM	#6
TheDarkKnightt Drives: 2011 LS v6 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Syosset Posts: 59 View My Garage	So what does removing it do?

08-21-2014, 10:02 PM	#10
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Looking to buy under hood liner should anyone have one they don't need or want. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!