do I bleed cooling system?

2005 FORD F-150
150,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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J.STIEG
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I just changed the heater core in my truck and heater core hoses are cold and fluid is rising in the overflow. I am trying to bleed the air, I do not see any bleed screws. What is the best way to bleed the system? Thanks!
Sep 22, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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see pictures for bleeding system.
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Sep 22, 2016 at 9:34 AM
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J.STIEG
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Should this process be done with radiator cap on or off?
Sep 22, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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Should this process be done with radiator cap on or off.
Sep 22, 2016 at 9:53 AM
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HMAC300
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with it off then install cap after it says right in instructions.
Sep 22, 2016 at 1:10 PM
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