[s-cars] Replacing the AC compressor

[Kevin Day]

Hi all,

I am thinking of replacing my AC compressor myself soon, while the car
is down for other reasons.  I already have the compressor.  My plan is
to R&R the compressor, but leave the clutch electrically disconnected 
and not touch the dryer immediately.  Then a few days later (when the 
car is drivable again) I will drive it to an AC shop and have them put 
in the new receiver/dryer and recharge the system with R134a.  Are there 
any glaring flaws in this plan?  The system will be at atmospheric pressure, 
and potentially contaminated with moisture, for a few days before the
system is recharged.  That's my rationale for not installing the new
dryer with the compressor.  

Any AC experts out there want to weigh in?

Thanks.
-Kevin