Receiver Drier
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The receiver drier is mounted to the engine fan shroud to the right of the vehicle center. The inlet tube of the receiver drier attaches directly to the A/C condenser core and the outlet tube of the receiver drier attaches to the thermostatic expansion valve inlet line.
The receiver drier stores high pressure liquid after it leaves the condenser core. A desiccant bag mounted in the receiver drier removes any retained moisture.
The manifold and tube assembly that mounts to the top of the receiver drier contains the high pressure service port for the refrigerant system.