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Pontiac 2002 Firebird User Manual

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9. 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
arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
(V8 Engine Only)

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when

the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
until it first stops. (Don’t 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.