Four Seasons 83409 A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element

Four Seasons 83409 Desiccant Bag Kit

Four Seasons 83409 is a direct-fit desiccant bag kit for automotive A/C receiver drier service. It uses a cloth desiccant element with an included gasket or seal and plug, making it a practical replacement for moisture control in the HVAC system.

Compatible with 2020-2025 Ford Escape and 2020-2025 Lincoln Corsair applications, this Four Seasons Dessicant Bag Kit is built for direct replacement service. The 83409 part number is also a useful cross-reference when matching the correct A/C receiver drier / desiccant element for these vehicles.

Key Features

• Direct-fit A/C receiver drier / desiccant element
• Cloth desiccant construction
• White desiccant bag design
• Included gasket or seal
• Filter drier desiccant bag kit with plug
• Outside diameter: 0.98 in. / 25 mm
• Desiccant length: 8.66 in. / 220 mm
• Desiccant weight: 45 grams

Product Details

Four Seasons 83409 is a direct replacement desiccant bag kit used in the A/C receiver drier circuit to support moisture removal inside the air conditioning system. The cloth-style desiccant element measures 25 mm in diameter and 220 mm in length, with a compact profile suited to the specified Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair applications. This part number 83409 is also referenced under OE-style and aftermarket interchange listings for the same application.

This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 83409 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a saturated or worn desiccant element in the A/C receiver drier
• Restoring moisture control in the vehicle air conditioning system
• Addressing reduced A/C performance caused by contaminated desiccant media
• Supporting service repairs on Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair HVAC systems
• Matching the correct direct-fit desiccant bag kit during A/C maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Install this desiccant bag kit only in the specified receiver drier or accumulator application. Verify the part number 83409 against the original component, confirm the included gasket or seal is seated correctly, and follow the vehicle service procedure for A/C system opening, evacuation, and recharge. Clean handling is important because desiccant material can absorb moisture quickly once exposed.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC service parts for automotive A/C repair, and this desiccant bag kit is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the specified Ford and Lincoln applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, and model before installation.