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3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air 

bleed valves.

There are two bleed valves. One is located on the
thermostat housing. The other is located on the
thermostat bypass tube.

4. Fill the radiator with the

proper DEX

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COOL

R

coolant mixture, up to
the base of the filler
neck. (See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index
for more information
about the proper 
coolant mixture.)

If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air
bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the
valves after the radiator is filled.

5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine

and the compartment.