4. After the engine cools,
open the coolant air
bleed valve. The bleed
valve is located on
the thermostat housing.
5. Fill the radiator with the
proper DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture, up to the
base of the filler neck.
See Engine Coolant
on page 5-22 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.
7.1. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached,
from the valve cover.
7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield
under the bracket on the engine.
7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the
hole in the valve cover. Install oil fill tube and
cap by twisting clockwise.
7.4. If you have the supercharged engine, install
the nut in the center of the cover shield.
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