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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

-

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
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.