Four Seasons 83416 A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element

Four Seasons 83416 Desiccant Bag Kit

Four Seasons 83416 is a direct-fit desiccant bag kit for A/C receiver drier service in select Audi and Volkswagen applications. It uses a cloth desiccant element with an included gasket or seal and plug to support proper moisture control inside the HVAC system.

The Four Seasons Dessicant Bag Kit line focuses on replacement desiccant elements for serviceable A/C systems, giving technicians a direct replacement option when the original receiver drier or accumulator service calls for a desiccant bag assembly.

Key Features

• Direct-fit A/C receiver drier / desiccant element
• Cloth desiccant construction
• Desiccant bag style with plug
• Included gasket or seal
• Desiccant dimensions: 9.41 in length, 1.3 in outside diameter
• 33 mm desiccant diameter and 239 mm length
• 60 g desiccant weight

Product Details

This Four Seasons desiccant bag kit, part number 83416, is built for HVAC systems that use a serviceable desiccant element in the A/C receiver drier assembly. It is listed for 2015-2018 Audi Q3 and Audi Q3 Quattro with Modine A/C system applications, as well as 2007-2016 Volkswagen Eos with Modine Mfg unit applications. For buyers searching for an Audi Q3 A/C receiver drier desiccant bag kit or a Volkswagen Eos desiccant element replacement, 83416 provides the specified direct-fit configuration.

This part cross-references 5K0298403 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Moisture contamination inside the A/C system
• Reduced refrigerant system efficiency from a saturated desiccant element
• Service replacement needs for a worn receiver drier desiccant bag
• HVAC performance issues tied to aging A/C moisture control components
• Fitment-specific replacement requirements for Modine-equipped Audi and Volkswagen systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s A/C system configuration before installation, especially Modine system or Modine Mfg unit notes. Replace the desiccant element only with the correct direct-fit part number 83416, and confirm the included gasket or seal is properly seated during assembly. Keep the HVAC system clean and sealed during service to reduce moisture exposure.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons supplies HVAC service parts for automotive A/C repair applications, and this kit is built to match the listed direct-fit specifications for the confirmed Audi Q3, Audi Q3 Quattro, and Volkswagen Eos applications.