Receiver/Dryer Desiccant Replacement

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NOTE: Install the receiver/dryer as quickly as possible to prevent the system from absorbing moisture from the air.

Remove the A/C condenser (see A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the bolts from the A/C condenser, then remove the receiver/dryer (A), the bracket (B), and the O-rings (C).

Fig 1: Locating Receiver/Dryer, Bracket And O-Rings With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the receiver/dryer in the reverse order of removal. Replace the O-rings with new ones, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) before installing them. Be sure to use the correct O-rings for HFC-134a (R-134a) to avoid leakage.