Four Seasons 33442 A/C Receiver Drier

Four Seasons 33442 A/C Receiver Drier

The Four Seasons 33442 filter drier is a steel A/C receiver drier built for HVAC service on select Honda Prelude applications. It uses a male insert O-ring inlet and outlet, includes desiccant, and is supplied as a new replacement that meets or exceeds OEM requirements.

For Honda Prelude A/C repair, this receiver drier helps restore proper refrigerant system function by removing moisture and filtering contaminants in the air conditioning circuit. The Four Seasons Filter Drier line is focused on direct-fit HVAC service parts, and part number 33442 follows that approach with OE-style connections and application-specific fitment.

Key Features

• Brand: Four Seasons
• Part number: 33442
• Category: A/C receiver drier
• Steel body construction
• Male insert O-ring inlet and outlet fittings
• Desiccant included; not replaceable
• No service port, switch port, sight glass, or fuse plug
• New replacement that meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Includes gasket/seals and green O-rings

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 33442 is a steel filter drier designed for the A/C system on 1983-1987 Honda Prelude models, including 1986 Honda Prelude without programmable fuel injection. It uses 3/8-inch inlet and outlet connections with male insert O-ring fittings for OE-style service replacement. The body measures 2.500 inches in diameter and 9.500 inches in length, making it a direct-fit HVAC component for the listed applications.

This receiver drier is intended to support refrigerant system cleanliness by trapping moisture and filtering debris before it reaches sensitive A/C components. If you are replacing a Honda Prelude receiver drier during compressor, condenser, or line service, Four Seasons 33442 provides the correct style of connection and application-specific fitment for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Bosch 16182 and UAC RD1162C for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture contamination in the A/C refrigerant circuit
• Debris circulation through the HVAC system
• Reduced A/C performance caused by a saturated receiver drier
• Service replacement needs after A/C component repair
• Fitment issues when replacing the original Honda Prelude filter drier

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the inlet and outlet sizes, O-ring style, and mounting layout before installation. Replace the receiver drier any time the A/C system has been opened for major service, and inspect the sealing surfaces and O-rings before reassembly. Proper evacuation and recharge procedures are required after installation to protect the refrigerant system.

Compatible with 1983-1987 Honda Prelude and 1986 Honda Prelude without programmable fuel injection. Use the listed fitment details to confirm the correct application before ordering part number 33442.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 33442 is a new replacement part that meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed applications. The Four Seasons Filter Drier line is built for direct-fit HVAC service, with application-specific construction and OE-style connections for repair work on Honda Prelude A/C systems.