Originally Posted By: Olas
Remove and discard.
Wrap if you're really bothered about the heat but don't fret if you don't replace it - just don't park in a field of stubble! Although on balance brand new diesel vehicles have set themselves on fire regenerating the dpf, and they had all egr factory heat shields in place!
You takes yer chances..
Wrap it with what? "Don't park in stubble".These things are put on for a reason and I would not do a hack job like this as suggested. Put a large worm screw clamp around it, cheap, effective and better than ripping it off. I have done this on practically every Ford I have owned.