Bleeding Cooling System

Always bleed air from cooling system after replacing coolant. Bleed cooling system as follows:

1. Set heater for maximum heat. Remove radiator cap. Drain coolant reservoir. Fill coolant reservoir to MAX mark with 50/50 water-coolant mixture.
2. On 3.5RL, loosen bleed bolt on top of thermostat housing and fill radiator with 50/50 water-coolant mixture to base of filler neck. Close bleed bolt when coolant flows out without bubbles. Tighten bleed bolt to 87 INCH lbs. (9.8 N.m).
3. On all other models, fill radiator to base of filler neck with 50/50 water-coolant mixture.
4. On all models, with radiator cap removed, start and operate engine to normal operating temperature. Add coolant as necessary. Tightly install radiator cap, run engine again and check for leaks.