Four Seasons 83253 A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element

Four Seasons 83253 Desiccant Bag Kit

Four Seasons 83253 is a direct-fit desiccant cartridge kit for the A/C receiver drier system. It is built with a plastic body, white finish, and a 14.675-inch desiccant length to match the specified application in Audi Q7, Audi Q5, and Volkswagen Touareg HVAC service.

Key Features

• Direct-fit A/C receiver drier / desiccant element
• Plastic construction with white finish
• Desiccant cartridge kit with plug
• Sealing washer and/or O-rings included
• Desiccant length: 14.675 in; outside diameter: 1.19 in
• Desiccant weight: 55.5 grams
• Four Seasons 83253 replacement part for OE-style service

Product Details

This Four Seasons Dessicant Bag Kit is a direct replacement desiccant cartridge for the A/C accumulator or receiver drier assembly. It is specified as a filter drier desiccant cartridge kit with plug and is used to support moisture control inside the air conditioning system. Four Seasons 83253 also cross-references Spectra Premium 0210098 for the same application.

Compatible With 2007-2015 Audi Q7, N/A; 2010 Audi Q5, N/A; and 2004-2010 Volkswagen Touareg, N/A. These fitments make it a practical choice when servicing the A/C receiver drier on Audi Q7, Audi Q5, or Volkswagen Touareg models that require the listed desiccant bag kit.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture contamination inside the A/C system
• Reduced refrigerant system efficiency caused by saturated desiccant
• Service needs during receiver drier or accumulator maintenance
• Replacement of a worn or contaminated desiccant cartridge
• Restoration of proper filtration within the drier assembly

Installation Notes

Install this desiccant cartridge only in the specified direct-fit application. Verify the receiver drier or accumulator housing condition before assembly, and replace any sealing surfaces as needed using the included sealing washer and/or O-rings. Follow the vehicle service procedure for evacuation and recharge after A/C system service.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC service parts for automotive air conditioning repairs, and this 83253 kit is built to match the listed application requirements for direct-fit replacement service.