How to Add Coolant to the Radiator- Page 259

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5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX

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COOL

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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 valve after the radiator is filled.

6. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine

and the compartment.

7. Replace the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield.

A. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached, from

the valve cover.

B. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield under the

bracket on the engine.

C. Place the hole in the cover shield over the hole in

the valve cover. Install oil fill tube and cap by
twisting clockwise.

D. If you have the supercharged engine, install the

nut in the center of the cover shield.

8. Then fill the coolant

recovery tank to the
FULL COLD mark.

9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, 

but leave the radiator pressure cap off.