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Originally Posted by Amaya
On a lot of newer automotive a/c systems the receiver/dryer is just a cloth packet housed in one side of the condenser (it's kinda like those packets that say "do not eat" that are in beef jerky but bigger). This makes the system less expensive and lighter weight. There will be an access plug on the bottom of the condenser, unscrew that and the r/d is inside. It may be a little difficult to get the old one out, a long pair of needlenose pliers is handy. Try not to tear the packet up to much or it can be really difficult to get some of the bits out. The new r/d packet will come sealed in plastic and should include a new seal(s) for the plug, or sometimes a while new plug. Should be a pretty easy job to replace it.
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Thanks for the explanation! I looked at some pictures/video of the AC condenser in different videos/pictures of the car with the front bumper removed, and I could not see an access port to find the desiccant element (I think that's what the built-in receiver/dryer is called) so I went ahead last night and ordered a new condenser, but if you are sure that there is an access plug at the bottom I can go ahead and cancel the order for the condenser! Thank you very much!
I should be able to order any desiccant element, right? Are they pretty universal? Because I can't find a direct Subaru part for it anywhere for our cars specifically...