Questions regarding plastic battery shield

[ragingben]

A couple of months ago I found this bit of plastic loose under the bonnet.

It took me a while to realise that it's the shield that sits between the battery and the rear of the plastic radiator guard. The two screws/bolts that hold it in place are long gone, I guess they could have been for years.

You can see the location in this image, not my Bongo just one I found online:

https://travelynnfamily.com/wp-content/ ... 8.jpg.webp

Does anyone know how important it is? I guess it protects the battery from some of the heat coming off the radiator? I wasn't too fussed by it being missing but I had a battery fitted last week and it got me thinking. Also, does anyone know the correct size bolts I need to hold it in place and where I can get some? I've been having a Google but I'm not sure the correct phrase to search for.

Thanks in advance!

[g8dhe]

Its more related to the engine air intake, its referred to as the air intake baffle https://www.lushprojects.com/bongoparts ... no=.html#2
it stops the incoming air stream bypassing the air intake itself, it mounts to the surround and blocks the air from going down past the battery.

[ragingben]

Thanks a lot for the info and the link g8dhe. Really useful. I'll try and get the 13-209 rivets so I can fasten it back on.

[g8dhe]

Yer there Scrivets, much the same style as hold lots of the plastic bits in place, cheap enough on eBay as packs, some assorted sizes;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw= ... rted+mazda

[ragingben]

Thanks for the link, I'll grab a bag and get it clipped back on!