Housing-Engine Coolant Thermostat And Coolant Outlet Connector: Description: 2.0/2.4L

Fig 1: Thermostat and Coolant Outlet Connector

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1 - TIMING BELT COVER

2 - OUTLET CONNECTOR

3 - THERMOSTAT

4 - THERMOSTAT HOUSING

The thermostat (3) is located on the front of the engine (radiator side) in the thermostat housing (4) /coolant outlet connector. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Thermostat Construction

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1 - AIR BLEED

2 - SEAL

3 - RETURN SPRING

4 - PELLET CHAMBER

The thermostat has an air bleed (1) vent located on its flange. The air bleed (1) vent and the locator dimple on thermostat seal (2) provide for proper positioning of thermostat in outlet connector. A cooling system air bleed valve is located in thermostat housing to assist in air removal when filling the cooling system. See Fig 2.