Glossary

4x4 = four wheel drive
A/C = air conditioning
AWD = All Wheel Drive
Asm = assembly
Brkt = bracket
Composite = Headlight -usually with plastic lens -conforms to the front of vehicle -uses small replaceable bulbs
Sealed Beam = Headlight -usually with glass lens -disposable head light -when the bulb burns out the entire assembly needs to be replaced
Coupe = two door vehicle
Deck lid = rear compartment cover also known as trunk lid
DOHC = Dual overhead cam
DOT = Department Of Transportation
Direct bolt on = product is designed to fit into the original mounting points
Direct plug in = power operated item has a molded connector that is designed to plug into the existing connector
EFI = Electronic Fuel Injected
EOC = Engine Oil Cooler
Fixed design = Item is stationary and does not move (generally associated with mirrors)
Foldaway design = Item has a hinged point that allows it to be folded out of the way (generally associated with mirrors) Manual Fold vs. Power Fold
FRT = front
FWD = front wheel drive
HID = High Intensity Discharge headlights
HALOGEN = A halogen lamp, also known as a tungsten halogen lamp or quartz iodine lamp, is an incandescent lamp that has a small amount of a halogen such as iodine or bromine added. The combination of the halogen gas and the tungsten filament produces a halogen cycle chemical reaction which redeposit evaporated tungsten back onto the filament, increasing its life and maintaining the clarity of the envelope. Because of this, a halogen lamp can be operated at a higher temperature than a standard gas-filled lamp of similar power and operating life, producing light of a higher luminous efficacy and color temperature. The small size of halogen lamps permits their use in compact optical systems for projectors and illumination.
Hatchback = Rear deck lid and rear glass of the car opens to expose cargo and rear seating area
LH = Left hand (steering wheel is located on left side)
LHD = Left hand drive
Left hand side = Drivers side as you are sitting in the vehicle
OE = Original Equipment
OEM = Original Equipment Manufacture
OHV = Over Head Valve
Quarter panel = rear side section of the car commonly referred to as the rear fender.
Quarter mounted = mounts to the quarter panel (usually a tail lamp)
RH = Right hand
MFI = Multi Port Fuel Injected
Remote Manual = Adjustable with manual control, joy stick (side view mirror)
Right hand side = Passengers side as you are sitting in the vehicle
RHD = Right hand drive (steering wheel is located on right side)
RWD = rear wheel drive
SAE = Society of Automotive Engineers
Sealed Beam = Headlight -usually with glass lens -disposable head light -when the bulb burns out the entire assembly needs to be replaced
Composite = Head Light -usually with plastic lens -conforms to the front of vehicle -uses small replaceable bulbs
Sedan = 4 door vehicle
SHO = Super High Output
SOHC = Single over head cam
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number (metal tag located under the windshield)
W/ = with
W/O = without