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Four Seasons 83252 A/C Receiver Drier
Overview of Four Seasons Filter Drier 83252
The Four Seasons Filter Drier 83252 is designed to maintain optimal performance of your vehicle's air conditioning system. Engineered for select Audi and Volkswagen models, this A/C receiver drier ensures efficient moisture and contaminant removal to protect your HVAC components.
- Constructed from durable aluminum for corrosion resistance
- Includes non-replaceable desiccant to absorb moisture
- Pad mount inlet and outlet fittings for secure installation
- Comes with green O-rings and necessary gaskets/seals
- Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for reliable fit and function
Detailed Product Features and Specifications
The Four Seasons Filter Drier 83252 features a 1.625-inch body diameter and a length of 13 inches (330.2 mm), providing a compact yet effective design. Both inlet and outlet fittings are pad mount type with a diameter of approximately 0.482 to 0.486 inches (1/2 inch fraction), ensuring compatibility with the specified HVAC systems. The internal desiccant material is integrated and not replaceable, designed to trap moisture and contaminants within the A/C system. This part includes green O-rings ([24167] and [23678]) and all necessary gaskets and seals to maintain a leak-free connection. Note that mounting brackets and washers are not included with this unit.
About the Four Seasons Filter Drier Product Line
The Filter Drier line by Four Seasons focuses on providing reliable A/C accumulator and receiver drier components that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer standards. This product line emphasizes durable materials and precise fitment to ensure long-term protection of automotive HVAC systems. The 83252 model exemplifies this approach with its aluminum construction and integrated desiccant, tailored for specific Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This A/C receiver drier is compatible with a range of Audi and Volkswagen models, including:
- Audi A3, A3 Quattro, TT, TT Quattro, TT RS Quattro, TTS Quattro
- Volkswagen Beetle, Bora, Eos, GLI, Golf, Golf City, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, GTI, Jetta, Jetta City, R32
It is designed to maintain the efficiency and longevity of the HVAC system in these vehicles by removing moisture and debris from the refrigerant.
Common Issues Addressed by the Filter Drier 83252
- Prevents moisture buildup that can cause corrosion and damage
- Filters out contaminants that may clog or damage the A/C system
- Helps maintain proper refrigerant flow and pressure
- Reduces risk of compressor failure due to contamination
- Supports consistent cooling performance in Audi and Volkswagen A/C systems
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure system is fully evacuated and depressurized before installation
- Verify pad mount fittings match vehicle specifications
- Replace O-rings and seals as provided to prevent leaks
- Do not attempt to replace the desiccant; replace entire unit if needed
- Check for proper orientation and secure mounting (mounting bracket not included)
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Four Seasons Filter Drier 83252 meets or exceeds OEM standards for fit, form, and function. It includes all necessary seals and O-rings to ensure a proper installation. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Four Seasons products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or manufacturer resources for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Four Seasons |
| Part Number | 83252 |
| Position | Filter Drier |
| Body Diameter | 1.625 |
| Body Length | 13.000 |
| Connector B Type | Pad Mount |
| Connector Type | Pad Mount |
| Description | Filter Driers |
| Desiccant | Yes |
| Desiccant Replaceable | Not Replaceable |
| Dia. MM | 41.275 |
| Gasket / Seals? | Included |
| In Line Filter Material | Desiccant |
| In Line Filter Outlet Fitting Type | Pad Mount |
| Inlet Filter Fitting Type | Pad Mount |
| Inlet Fitting Diameter | 0.482 |
| Inlet Fitting Type | Pad Mount |
| Inlet Fraction | 1/2 |
| Length MM | 330.200 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Meets / Exceeds OEM? | Yes |
| Mounting Bracket Included | Not Included |
| O-Ring A Number/Desc | [24167] / Green O-Ring |
| O-Ring B Number/Desc | [23678] / Green Round O-Ring |
| Outlet Fitting Type | Pad Mount |
| Outlet Fraction | 1/2 |
| Outlet IN | 0.486 |
| Overall Depth IN | 13.000 |
| Overall Depth MM | 330.200 |
| Pad Mount | w/ Pad Mount |
| Service Port? | w/o Service Port |
| Sight Glass? | No |
| Style | Aluminum Filter Drier w/ Pad Mount |
| Switch Port? | w/o Switch Port |
| Type | W/ Pad Mount |
| Type | Washer Not Included |
This part fits 110 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier | ||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier | ||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.4L | L4 | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier |
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | w/ R134a; Filter Drier | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2015 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2015 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Audi | TT | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Audi | TT RS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Audi | TT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2013 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf R | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Audi | TT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2012 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Beetle | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf R | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Audi | TT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2011 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Audi | TT | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | GLI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf SportWagen | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TT | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TTS Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Audi | TT | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Audi | TT Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | R32 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | Showa; Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta City | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | Filter Drier | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Filter Drier |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | Filter Drier |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.