Denso 478-2012 A/C Receiver Drier

Denso New Receiver Drier 478-2012

Denso New Receiver Drier 478-2012 is an aluminum A/C receiver drier built for stable refrigerant flow and moisture control in the air conditioning system. It is a direct-fit service part for select Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Insight, and Suzuki Grand Vitara applications.

Denso’s New Receiver Drier line focuses on factory-style fit and consistent A/C performance. This receiver drier uses a block union design with female inlet and outlet fittings, and it includes a desiccant package to help protect internal A/C components from moisture-related corrosion.

Key Features

• Aluminum receiver drier with block union construction
• Female inlet fitting and female outlet fitting
• Body diameter: 63.500 mm
• Body length: 152.400 mm
• Helps manage liquid and vapor refrigerant flow for smoother A/C operation
• Desiccant package helps isolate moisture from the system
• OE-style replacement for service on Honda and Suzuki A/C systems

Detailed Description

As part of Denso’s New Receiver Drier product line, this component is engineered to support proper A/C system function after major service work. Receiver driers are commonly replaced when the system has been opened, since moisture and contamination can affect refrigerant flow and contribute to corrosion inside the system. Denso 478-2012 is built to factory standards for fit and function in applications such as 1996-2005 Honda Civic, 1997-2001 Honda CR-V, 2000-2006 Honda Insight, and 1999-2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara.

This part cross-references Four Seasons 33595 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture buildup inside the A/C system
• Corrosion affecting internal A/C components
• Restricted refrigerant flow after A/C service
• Surging or uneven A/C operation caused by poor refrigerant management
• Premature wear from contaminated refrigerant circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 1996-2005 Honda Civic, N/A.
• Fits 1997-2001 Honda CR-V, N/A.
• Fits 2000-2006 Honda Insight, N/A.
• Fits 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, N/A.
• Fits 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, N/A (To Chassis/VIN Y4105565); New Receiver Drier.
• Fits 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, N/A (To Chassis/VIN Y4118994); New Receiver Drier.
• Replace the receiver drier during major A/C service when the system has been opened.
• Verify fitting style, body dimensions, and vehicle-specific notes before installation.

Quality Assurance

Denso manufactures this receiver drier to stringent factory standards for new-car performance and efficiency. The design supports reliable A/C service on Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Insight, and Suzuki Grand Vitara applications, including Denso 478-2012 replacement needs.