Engine Coolant Thermostat: Description
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The thermostat on the 2.7L and 3.5L engines are located on the lower left side of engine, near the front (Fig 1 ) and (Fig 2 ). The thermostat on both engines are on the inlet side of the water pump. The thermostats have an air bleed located in the thermostat flange. The air bleed allows internal trapped air during cooling system filling to be released.