Identifying where this plate goes please

 Rebuilding the front end of a 1988 MK1 GTi convertable….cant remember where this plate came from, would appreciate any
help guidance thanks very much..

 

Gear linkage heat shield, underneath the car near the exhaust


step 49 in this guide shows how it fits.

https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=how-to_2%2F-guide-refurbishing

Great…thank you for the detail