How to replace the receiver/drier in a Kia Optima's air conditioning system?

Early models use an A/C Accumulator that is replaceable. All later vehicles have an A/C Accumulator that's a part of the condenser and is not serviceable by itself. Have the refrigerant discharged by a certified air conditioning technician. Disconnect the negative battery cable. The A/C Accumulator is attached to the end of the condenser for early models with a separate A/C Accumulator. Disconnect the tube from each end of the A/C Accumulator. Seal the ends immediately to prevent contamination. Remove the A/C Accumulator from the end of the condenser. Add 40 cc of refrigerant oil to the system, then mount the new A/C Accumulator to the condenser. Replace the O-rings on the tubes with new ones, lubricate them with R-134a-compatible oil and tighten the nuts securely. For later models with an A/C Accumulator as an integral component of the condenser assembly, remove the condenser from the vehicle. Using an Allen wrench, detach the bottom cap and remove the desiccant from the A/C Accumulator with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Use new O-rings and a new bottom cap when installing the new desiccant and tighten the bottom cap to the torque. Be sure to lubricate the O-rings with R-134a-compatible refrigerant oil. Installation is the reverse of removal. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.

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Kia Optima Desiccant-Receiver Drier
Part Number: 9780217000
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- Other Name: Dehydrator, Drier, Drier Desiccant Bag
- Replaces: 9780225000, 978023L000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2020 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 1.6L - GAMMA, 2.0L - Theta 2, 2.4L, 2.4L - Theta 2, 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L, 2.7L - MU | 4 Door Sedan, Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Receiver Drier Assembly
Part Number: 9780138003
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- Other Name: Dehydrator; Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Desiccant-Receiver Drier
Part Number: 978023L000
$33.68 MSRP: $48.60
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- Replaced by: 9780217000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Kia Optima | 2.4L - Theta FF, 2.7L - MU | Sedan - 4Door 5P
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Kia Optima Receiver Drier Assembly
Part Number: 9780138001
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- Other Name: DRIER-Receiver; Dehydrator, Drier
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan
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Kia Optima Receiver Drier Assembly
Part Number: 978013C600
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- Other Name: Dehydrator, Drier
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Kia's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2005 Kia Optima | High Grade, Middle Grade | 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L | 4 Door Sedan

Kia Optima A/C Accumulator

The Kia Optima A/C Accumulator is designed to protect the cabin cooling system by filtering out moisture and grime from the refrigerant before it returns to the compressor to further prevent ice formation and internal corrosion. On many of the Optima editions, the compact cylinder is located immediately after the evaporator, with a desiccant bag inside it grabbing water and trapping metal shavings as well as old oil to keep the circulation clean and the compressor surviving its repeated summer drives. Because the desiccant eventually saturates and cannot be flushed, it is considered essential to replace the A/C Accumulator whenever the system is opened or contamination is suspected to maintain lasting cold air. Across the model line, two moisture control styles can be found, the classic A/C Accumulator in the low pressure side and the receiver drier located in the high pressure liquid line between the condenser and expansion valve, both using the same desiccant method but with different locations and different phases of refrigerant they would treat. Whichever style your Kia is, neglecting the unit risks debris reaching vital parts, so every Kia Optima owner stands to benefit from timely A/C Accumulator maintenance. Regular A/C Accumulator service is seen in Kia Optima maintenance schedules.

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Kia Optima A/C Accumulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Desiccant-Receiver Drier
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Q: How to replace the receiver/drier in a Kia Optima's air conditioning system?
A:
Early models use an A/C Accumulator that is replaceable. All later vehicles have an A/C Accumulator that's a part of the condenser and is not serviceable by itself. Have the refrigerant discharged by a certified air conditioning technician. Disconnect the negative battery cable. The A/C Accumulator is attached to the end of the condenser for early models with a separate A/C Accumulator. Disconnect the tube from each end of the A/C Accumulator. Seal the ends immediately to prevent contamination. Remove the A/C Accumulator from the end of the condenser. Add 40 cc of refrigerant oil to the system, then mount the new A/C Accumulator to the condenser. Replace the O-rings on the tubes with new ones, lubricate them with R-134a-compatible oil and tighten the nuts securely. For later models with an A/C Accumulator as an integral component of the condenser assembly, remove the condenser from the vehicle. Using an Allen wrench, detach the bottom cap and remove the desiccant from the A/C Accumulator with a pair of needle-nose pliers. Use new O-rings and a new bottom cap when installing the new desiccant and tighten the bottom cap to the torque. Be sure to lubricate the O-rings with R-134a-compatible refrigerant oil. Installation is the reverse of removal. Have the system evacuated, charged and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.