Four Seasons 83252 A/C Receiver Drier

Four Seasons 83252 Filter Drier Overview

Four Seasons 83252 is an aluminum A/C receiver drier with pad mount connections for select Volkswagen and Audi HVAC systems. It uses desiccant to help manage moisture in the refrigerant circuit and includes gasket/seal components for service replacement.

As part of the Four Seasons Filter Drier line, this unit is built for direct-fit A/C service on vehicles using pad mount receiver drier packaging. The 83252 matches OE-style dimensions and meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the listed applications.

Key Features

• Aluminum receiver drier construction
• Pad mount inlet and outlet fittings
• Desiccant included for moisture control
• Gasket/seals included
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• No service port, switch port, or sight glass
• Body diameter: 1.625 in; body length: 13.000 in

Detailed Product Description

The Four Seasons 83252 A/C receiver drier is designed for HVAC systems that use a pad mount filter drier layout. Its aluminum body and OE-style dimensions support proper fitment in applications such as Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, Golf, GTI, Golf R, Golf SportWagen, GLI, Bora, R32, Eos, and Audi A3, A3 Quattro, TT, TT Quattro, TTS Quattro, and TT RS Quattro. This part number 83252 is a direct replacement choice for service work on R134a-equipped systems where listed.

Four Seasons Filter Drier products focus on refrigerant system moisture control and filtration. This receiver drier uses desiccant media and pad mount connector design to match the original configuration on the covered vehicles, including 2006-2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2006-2013 Audi A3 applications.

This part cross-references UAC RD10902C and Spectra Premium 0210099 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture contamination in the A/C refrigerant circuit
• Reduced cooling performance caused by a saturated receiver drier
• Service replacement needs after A/C component repair
• Fitment issues on pad mount receiver drier applications
• OEM-style replacement requirements for Volkswagen and Audi HVAC systems

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify pad mount configuration and overall dimensions before installation.
• Replace seals during service and confirm the included gasket/seal components are seated correctly.
• Inspect the system for contamination before installing the new receiver drier.
• Evacuate and recharge the A/C system according to factory service procedures after replacement.
• Confirm the vehicle uses the listed R134a or OE-matched receiver drier application.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons 83252 is listed as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements for the specified applications. It is built with aluminum construction and OE-style pad mount fitment for service replacement on compatible Volkswagen and Audi models.

• Fits 2016-2019 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, w/ R134a; Filter Drier
• Fits 2017-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, w/ R134a; Filter Drier
• Fits 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos, N/A, Showa; Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2016 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2008-2015 Audi TT Quattro, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2009-2015 Audi TTS Quattro, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2012-2015 Volkswagen Beetle, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2008-2014 Audi TT, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2014 Audi TT RS Quattro, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2007 Volkswagen Golf, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2014 Volkswagen GTI, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2013 Audi A3, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2013 Audi A3 Quattro, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2012-2013 Volkswagen Golf R, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2010-2013 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2006-2010 Volkswagen Bora, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2010 Volkswagen GLI, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2007-2010 Volkswagen Golf City, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2007-2009 Volkswagen Jetta City, N/A, Filter Drier
• Fits 2008 Volkswagen R32, N/A, Filter Drier