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Headlight washer pump
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Pump for the headlight washing system
- headlights
- washer
headlight assembly
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
the component that holds the headlight in place
- headlight
- interior
Cylinder head stud
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Stud holding the cylinder head in place in an engine
- cylinder
- head
- stud
Headliner Bows
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The structural components that support the headliner material
- interior
- trim
- upholstery
Xenon Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Headlights that use xenon gas to produce a bright, white light
- lighting
- xenon
H4 headlight unit
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of headlight unit that uses an H4 bulb
- lighting
- vanagon
Head gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the engine block and cylinder head.
- engine
- gasket
Cylinder head nut
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A nut that holds the cylinder head in place
- engine
- cylinder
Cylinder Head Gasket
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A gasket that seals the cylinder head to the engine block
- engine
- gasket
Headlight Washer System
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System that sprays water or cleaning fluid onto headlight glass for improved visibility.
- lighting
- safety
Side and head airbags
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of airbag that provides protection for occupants' heads and sides
- safety
- restraint
Headlights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Lighting system at the front of a vehicle
- lighting
- vanagon
Head Restraints
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Components designed to support and protect the head and neck in the event of an impact.
- safety
- comfort
aiming screws
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
screws that adjust the headlight beam
- headlight
- interior
Speedometer head
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The component that houses the speedometer gauge
- instrument
- speed
Cylinder head to exhaust manifold gaskets
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Gaskets used to seal connection between cylinder head and exhaust manifold
- engine
- exhaust
Bi-Xenon
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Advanced xenon headlight system that generates high and low beam
- lighting
- headlights
header pipes
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
pipes that connect the engine to the exhaust system
- exhaust
- engine
WOKS head restraint system
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
System designed to reduce the risk of injury in rear-end collisions by coordinating deceleration of the torso and head.
- safety
- comfort
Headliner
Body and interiorEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The interior material or fabric that lines the ceiling of a vehicle
- interior
- trim
- upholstery
Cylinder head
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The part of an engine that covers the cylinders and valves
- engine
- cylinder
Lock-tight sealer
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A type of sealant used to secure head cap nuts
- seal
- head
Daytime Running Lights
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Separate lights built into headlights or bumper that are switched on during daytime
- lights
- headlights
- bumper
Reflectors
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Glass or plastic items that reflect light when hit by headlights
- lighting
- safety