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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.
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.
10. Start the engine and let it run until you can
feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Watch out for the engine cooling fans.
11. By this time, the coolant level inside the
radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture through the filler neck until the
level reaches the base of the filler neck.
12. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time
during this procedure if coolant begins to flow
out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure
cap. Be sure the arrow on the pressure
cap lines up properly.
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