How to Add Coolant to the Radiator- Page 228

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4. After the engine cools,

open the coolant air 
bleed valve.

There is one bleed valve. It is located on the
thermostat housing.

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.