Receiver/Dryer Desiccant Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Honda Odyssey and 2005 Honda Odyssey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 COMPRESSOR RELIEF VALVE REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the A/C condenser. Remove the O-ring (B) and the desiccant (C).

Fig 1: Removing Cap From Bottom Of A/C Condenser
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the receiver/dryer in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- 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 resin and can be easily stripped.