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5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture, up to the base of the ller
neck. SeeEngine Coolant (3.8L V6 Engine) on
page 5-31orEngine Coolant (4.6L V8 Engine) on
page 5-34for 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 lled.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 ll 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 ll tube and
cap by twisting clockwise.
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Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and crack
the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
Use the recommended coolant and the proper
coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) until it rst stops. Do not
press down while turning the pressure cap.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the cap, but now push down as
you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
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Headlamps
1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly, push in and
turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove
the bulb assembly from the headlamp assembly.2. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Push the bulb assembly in and turn it clockwise to
install the bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly.
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5. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise
to remove them.
6. Replace the bulb and reinstall the socket. Then
reconnect the wiring harness to the lamp assembly.7. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by
lining up the track on the bottom of the assembly
with the guide on the vehicle. Then connect
the outboard snap and secure the lamp assembly
with the two bolts.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Back-Up Lamp
B. Turn SignalC. Taillamp
D. Taillamp/Brake Lamp1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-15for
more information.
2. Turn the screws located inside of the trunk
counterclockwise and remove them.
3. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
4. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of
the trunk.
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5. Remove the three nuts holding the lamp in place
and remove the lamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise
while pressing the release, to remove it from the
lamp assembly.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
8. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 through 6 to
reinstall the lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 3057/3155*
Headlamps
High-Beam 9005 / HIR1*
Low-Beam 9006
Parking/Turn Lamps 3157
Rear Turn Lamps 5701KA*
Sidemarker 168*
Stoplamps 3057
Taillamps 3057
Turn Signal 3157
Bulb numbers denoted by an asterisk (*) only apply to
the 4.6L V8 engine.
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels and a center
cover hides the wheel nuts, remove the center
cover by using the at end of the wrench to pry it
off. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down,
as it could become scratched or damaged. Do not
use a hammer or mallet on this type of cover.
2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but
do not remove them.
3. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a
jack handle.4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the jack lift head until it ts under the vehicle.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t under the wheel well.
7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt off.
8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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