Buick 2002 Park Avenue User Manual

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3. Remove the 3800 Series II V6 engine cover shield to

access the bleed valve.

A. Clean the area around the engine oil fill tube and

cap before removing. Twist the oil fill tube, with
cap attached, counterclockwise and remove it.

B. If you have the supercharged engine, remove the

nut in the center of the cover shield.

C. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slide the

catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove
the cover shield.

D. Put the oil fill tube, with cap attached, in the valve

cover oil fill hole until you’re ready to replace the
cover shield.

There is one bleed valve.
It is located on the
thermostat housing.

4. After the engine cools, open the coolant air

bleed valve.