Parts for your 2000 Nissan Navara-Receiver driers

2000 Nissan Navara receiver‑drier: what it does and when to replace it

Is a receiver‑drier used on a 2000 Nissan Navara (D22)? Yes. Technical documentation lists it as part of the factory A/C layout. The Nissan D22 Factory Service Manual (HA – Air Conditioner section) identifies a liquid tank/receiver on the high‑pressure side between the condenser and the expansion valve, and Nissan’s FAST electronic parts catalogue shows the receiver‑drier assembly under group 27 (Heating & Air Conditioning), commonly referenced under part code 92131 for D22 models. Aftermarket catalogues from major A/C suppliers also specify a serviceable receiver‑drier for the 1997–2004 Navara/Frontier platform. That means the 2000 Navara is designed to run a TXV system with a receiver‑drier, not a low‑side accumulator.

On this Navara, the receiver‑drier does three critical jobs: it stores liquid refrigerant so the expansion valve gets a steady supply, it filters out debris that could chew out the TXV or compressor, and it contains desiccant to mop up moisture. Moisture is the enemy in an R134a system, it turns into acids, corrodes internals and can freeze at the valve, giving you weak or intermittent cooling.

For servicing, it’s smart to treat the drier as a consumable. Replace it any time the A/C circuit’s been opened (after condenser or compressor work, hose replacement, or a leak repair), or if the system’s been exposed to air for more than a short period. Many techs will also recommend replacement every few years on high‑kilometre utes, especially if cooling has become patchy.

• Common signs it’s past it: poor cooling at idle, short‑cycling, a frosty drier body, or high pressure drop across the drier.
• Location: usually bolted near the condenser/radiator support on D22 models, some condensers use a replaceable drier cartridge.

Best‑practice swap tips for the 2000 Navara:

1. Cap open lines immediately to keep moisture out. Fit new O‑rings lubricated with the correct oil.
2. Add the specified oil amount for the new drier (PAG 46/ND‑OIL8 is typically specified for Nissan R134a systems, confirm in the FSM or under‑bonnet label).
3. Evacuate to deep vacuum and hold, then recharge by weight with R134a.
4. Leak‑test (nitrogen/trace gas or UV dye), verify high/low pressures, and check vent temps.

Because handling refrigerant is regulated in Australia and New Zealand, have a licensed A/C technician do the evac and charge. Done right, a fresh receiver‑drier will protect the compressor and keep that D22 blowing cold on scorching summer days.

Popular questions

Where is the receiver‑drier on a 2000 Navara?
On most D22s it’s mounted on or beside the condenser at the front of the vehicle, near the radiator support. Look for a slim cylindrical canister in the high‑pressure line. Some replacement condensers use a service plug with an internal drier cartridge.

How often should the receiver‑drier be replaced?
Any time the system is opened, after compressor or condenser replacement, or if the system has been exposed to air. As preventative maintenance on an older ute, many workshops suggest replacing it every few years or when cooling performance drops and pressure tests indicate restriction.

What refrigerant and oil does the 2000 Navara use?
R134a refrigerant with PAG oil. Nissan typically specifies ND‑OIL8 (PAG 46) for this era, but always confirm the exact oil type and quantity via the D22 Factory Service Manual or the under‑bonnet A/C label.