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AICV

Air injection check valve.

Aiming Screws

Self-locking screws for adjusting the headlamp in horizontal and vertical positions and for retaining the proper position.

AIR

[1] an acronym for Air injection reaction [2] The combination of gases that make up the earths atmosphere.

Air / Fuel Sensor

The A/F sensor is similar to the Oxygen sensor. It appears similar to the Oxygen sensor, however, it has different operating characteristics and is also called the air/ fuel ratio sencer. and a wide range ratio sensor.

Air Bag

1. Passive restraint with an inflatable air bag located in the steering wheel in front of the driver and in the dash in front of the right front seat passenger. 2. An inflatable bladder used in the place of a spring in an air suspension system. Also see air lift.

Air Bag Igniter

A combustible device that converts electric energy into thermal energy to ignite the inflator propellant. The igniter is an integral component of the inflator assembly.

Air Bag Inflator

A term often used for air bag igniter.

Air Bag Module

The air bag and inflator assembly together in a single package. This module is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.

Air Bag System

The air bag system is designed as a supplemental restraint. In the case of an accident it will deploy a bag from the steering wheel or passenger side dash panel to provide additional protection against head and face injuries.

Air Bleed

Holes or tubes in the carburetor to allow air to premix with gas flow.

Air Box

An enclosed chamber to direct air into a carburetor or intake manifold.

Air Brake

1. A moveable dynamic spoiler that can be raised against the wind to slow a high speed vehicle. 2. The braking system on some heavy trucks that uses compressed air to expand the brake shoes by cam or wedge against the brake drums.

Air Carbon Arc Cutting

A carbon arc-cutting process that removes molten metal with a jet of air.

Air Charge Temperature (act)

The temperature of incoming air in fuel-injection system.

Air Cleaner

A device connected to the carburetor in a manner that all incoming air must pass through it. Its purpose is to filter dirt and dust from the air before it passes into the engine.

Air Compressor

1. Engine-driven mechanism for supplying high pressure air to truck brake systems. There are basically two types of compressors

Air Conditioner

A device used for the automatic control of the temperature, humidity, cleanness, and movement of air in a given space.

Air Conditioning (a/c)

The process of adjusting and regulating, by heating or refrigerating, the quality, quantity, temperature, humidity, and circulation of air in a space or enclosure; to condition the air.

Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Refrigerant Recovery, Reclaim, And Recycle System (acr3)

Equipment that is used to recover, reclaim, and recycle refrigerant from an air, conditioning or refrigeration system.

Air Control Valve (acv)

A component used to route air from the pump to either the exhaust manifold or to the catalytic converter.