Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier P/N:33273
Help keep moisture and contaminants out of your air conditioning system with the Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier / Filter Drier, part number 33318, a steel filter drier built for replacement service. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1976-1981 Honda Accord, 1975-1979 Honda Civic and 1970-1979 Toyota Corolla, and is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
Four Seasons calls this part a filter drier, and it is cataloged as an A/C receiver drier. Both names refer to this same unit. It acts as a filter, removing moisture and contaminants from the A/C system. Flushing cannot remove these contaminants, so Four Seasons considers replacing the drier essential.
When to replace: Four Seasons states that the drier must be replaced any time the system is serviced. Replacing it is also required to validate the compressor warranty. Signs it may be due include a system that has been opened or left open to the air, a leak repair, or a compressor replacement.
Is this the right Honda Civic ac receiver drier for my 1975-1979 Civic?
Yes. Four Seasons 33318 is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the 1975-1979 Honda Civic, and the Buyer's Guide tab shows every listed application and engine.
What does an A/C receiver drier / filter drier do?
It acts as a filter, removing moisture and contaminants from the A/C system. A desiccant bag inside the drier absorbs the moisture.
What comes in the box with part 33318?
You get the steel filter drier plus the gaskets, o-rings and seal needed for installation.
When should the receiver drier be replaced?
Four Seasons states it must be replaced any time the A/C system is serviced. Replacing it is also required to validate the compressor warranty.
Can I flush the A/C system instead of replacing the drier?
Four Seasons notes that the contaminants the drier captures cannot be removed by flushing, so replacing the drier is essential. An open system can also saturate its desiccant within a few hours.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.