Parts for your 2022 Honda Cr-v-Receiver driers

2022 Honda CR‑V receiver‑driers: are they used on this model?

Short answer: a separate receiver‑drier canister isn’t used on the 2022 Honda CR‑V. Honda builds the receiver/drier function into the A/C condenser as a serviceable desiccant “filter drier” pack. That design detail is shown in Honda’s Service Information (ServiceExpress) for the 2017–2022 CR‑V HVAC section, which describes a sub‑cool condenser with a built‑in receiver/drier. The Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2022 CR‑V likewise lists a desiccant (filter drier) kit within the condenser assembly and no standalone receiver‑drier canister. Major OE suppliers’ condenser specifications for this model also note an integrated drier. So if someone’s shopping specifically for a separate receiver‑drier for a 2022 CR‑V, it’s not the right part for this vehicle.

Why the change? Modern CR‑V models use a high‑efficiency sub‑cool condenser with the desiccant housed in the end tank. This setup reduces leak points and packaging bulk, improves refrigerant control ahead of the expansion valve, and keeps moisture out with fewer joints in the high‑side liquid line. It’s a smarter, tidier way to manage moisture and filtering without an external canister.

Servicing notes for owners and workshops:

• There’s no routine replacement interval for the desiccant. It should be replaced whenever the system has been open to atmosphere, after a component swap (e.g., compressor or condenser), or if contamination/moisture is suspected.
• Depending on the condenser version, the desiccant is either serviceable via a plug on the condenser tank (using the correct Honda desiccant kit and new O‑rings) or requires condenser replacement.
• After any drier/desiccant work, the system must be evacuated with a vacuum pump and recharged to specification. Add the correct type and quantity of compressor oil per Honda’s data.
• If the compressor has failed, replace the desiccant and condenser (micro‑tube condensers are nearly impossible to flush fully), fit a new expansion valve if contamination is heavy, and follow proper flushing procedures for the rest of the lines.
• In Australia, A/C work must be done by an ARCtick‑licensed technician, in New Zealand, follow local refrigerant handling regulations. It’s not a DIY job without the right certification and equipment.

Typical signs the desiccant may need attention include intermittent cooling, ice‑up from moisture, a chattering or short‑cycling compressor, or a system that’s been left open during other repairs. Addressing the desiccant when the system’s opened saves headaches later and helps protect the compressor.

FAQs

Does a 2022 Honda CR‑V have a receiver‑drier?
It doesn’t have a separate canister. The receiver/drier function is integrated into the condenser as a desiccant “filter drier” pack. That’s how Honda designed the 2017–2022 CR‑V A/C system.

When should the desiccant be replaced on a 2022 CR‑V?
Replace it whenever the system has been opened, after major A/C component replacement, or if moisture/contamination is suspected. On some condensers the desiccant is serviceable, on others you’ll replace the entire condenser.

Can this be a DIY job?
Not really. Refrigerant recovery, deep vacuum, correct oiling, and an exact charge are needed. In AU/NZ, licensed technicians must handle refrigerant work to stay compliant and protect the system.