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Section 84 (Engine Cooling System): Engine: Thermostat: Description: Description

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Fig 1: Thermostat
GC0098474Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - AIR BLEED
2 - SEAL
3 - RETURN SPRING
4 - PELLET CHAMBER

The primary thermostat is located on the front of the water plenum in the thermostat housing/coolant inlet. The thermostat has an air bleed vent located on its flange. The air bleed vent (1) and the locator dimple on thermostat seal provide for proper positioning of thermostat in inlet housing.

The secondary thermostat is located in the cylinder head under the water plenum.