2005 Honda CRV Catalytic converter heat shield rattle

2005 HONDA CRV
101,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CASSELY7500
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I have a loud rattle under the CRV. I have determined, after speaking to some people, that it may be the heat shield for the catalytic converter. I have a few questions about that. Can it be tightened, or should it be replaced. Does the whole C.C. need to be replaced? Also, i VERY recently replace my O2 sensor, since the Check Engine Light was on. I'm wondering if it had anything to do with the cat. conv. ? Are they related, I mean, they are both emissions things. I don't' know how those engine codes work, could it be it was mis-read? The CEL came on after gassing up the car and not putting the cap on tight. I found that coincidental that i suddenly had a bad O2 sensor. Anyway, looking for an answer about the heat shield, first and foremost.
Jul 11, 2010 at 8:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check engine light:

Have the computer scanned for code/s-you have a problem within the engine management system that caused the CEL to turn on-This is your starting point of diagnosis,finding out what's going on.
Jul 12, 2010 at 12:19 AM
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BEJ81468
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The heat shield on honda vehicles will rust and break where the two halves of the shield bolt together. you can get both upper and lower halves and 4 new bolts at your local honda dealer.you do not have to replace cat converter just the shields.
Aug 6, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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