Condenser for an air conditioning system

A condenser for an air conditioning system, comprising:

• a core assembly having first and second terminal ends for condensing a refrigerant flowing between said first and second terminal ends;
• a header tank operably connected to said first terminal end;
• a tubular member presenting at least one male portion and operably connected to said second terminal end;
• a receiver member presenting at least one female portion defining an alignment axis for mating with said male portion along said alignment axis;
• and
• a coupler extending into said receiver member and disposed between said female and male portions to engage said male portion with said female portion for forming a seal between said male and female portions to prevent leakage of the refrigerant and for preserving pressure inside said receiver member.