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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.
  1. Remove the A/C condenser (see A/C CONDENSER REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B) and the desiccant (C).
    Fig 1: A/C Condenser Cap, O-Ring And Desiccant With Torque Specification
    G06968199Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the receiver/dryer in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • If you are installing a new desiccant, add refrigerant oil (DENSO ND-OIL 8) (see A/C REFRIGERANT OIL REPLACEMENT  )
    • 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.
    • Install the cap to the specified torque. It is made of plastic and can be easily stripped.
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