Four Seasons 83196 A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element

Four Seasons 83196 Desiccant Bag Kit

The Four Seasons 83196 desiccant bag kit is a direct-fit A/C receiver drier desiccant cartridge kit for Volkswagen applications. It is built with a plastic body, black finish, and included gasket or seal to support service work on the HVAC system.

Use this Four Seasons Dessicant Bag Kit when replacing the desiccant element in the A/C accumulator or receiver drier on select Volkswagen CC, Passat CC, and Passat models. The 83196 part number is listed for direct fitment and matches common OE-style service needs for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Direct-fit desiccant cartridge kit for A/C receiver drier service
• Plastic construction with black finish
• Outside diameter: 1.000 in.
• Desiccant diameter: 25.400 mm
• Desiccant length: 13.750 in. (349.250 mm)
• Desiccant weight: 131.500 grams
• Gasket or seal included
• Filter drier desiccant cartridge kit with plug

Detailed Description

Four Seasons 83196 is a desiccant cartridge kit used in HVAC A/C receiver drier service. The desiccant element helps support moisture control inside the air conditioning system, which is important when servicing Volkswagen CC, Passat CC, and Passat models. This direct-fit design is listed for 2006-2017 Volkswagen applications, including 2006-2010 Passat, 2009-2011 CC, 2009-2011 Passat CC, 2012-2017 CC, and 2012 Passat CC. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 83196 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Moisture contamination in the A/C system
• Reduced cooling performance after receiver drier service
• Desiccant breakdown during HVAC maintenance
• Need for a direct-fit replacement desiccant cartridge
• Service replacement on Volkswagen CC, Passat CC, and Passat A/C systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Install the desiccant cartridge during receiver drier or accumulator service and verify the seal surfaces are clean before assembly. Confirm the vehicle application and length requirement before installation, especially on 2009-2011 Volkswagen CC and Passat CC models that specify the 13.750 in. desiccant length.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC service parts for automotive air conditioning repair, and this 83196 desiccant bag kit is built as a direct replacement for the listed Volkswagen applications. Verify fitment by year, model, and receiver drier configuration before installation.