Chevrolet 2004 Monte Carlo Owner's Manual page 301

5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL
coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler
neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31 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 valves after the radiator is filled.
6. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine
and the compartment.
7. If you have the 3800 V6 engine, replace the
3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield.
7.1. Remove the oil fill tube, with cap attached,
7.2. Insert the catch tab on the cover shield
7.3. Place the hole in the cover shield over the
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8. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark.
9. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank,
but leave the radiator pressure cap off.
from the valve cover.
under the bracket on the engine.
hole in the valve cover. Install oil fill tube
and cap by twisting clockwise.
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