Cooling System Bleeding

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: If air discharge remains cool and engine coolant temperature gauge does not move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must be filled. Stop engine, allow to cool and fill cooling system.

Select maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position control to discharge air at A/C vents in instrument panel. Start engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at A/C vents.
Allow engine to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from A/C vents. Engine coolant temperature gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and upper radiator hose should feel hot to the touch.
Turn engine off and allow to cool. Check engine for coolant leaks. Check engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.