Universal Air RD10138C A/C Receiver Drier

Universal Air RD10138C A/C Receiver Drier

The Universal Air RD10138C is a Drier Pad Mount A/C receiver drier for select Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat applications. It is built for vehicles that use a pad-mount receiver drier in the HVAC refrigerant circuit, helping maintain proper system operation after service or component replacement.

Key Features

• Part type: A/C receiver drier for HVAC refrigerant systems
• Brand line: Drier Pad Mount
• Part number: RD10138C
• Direct fitment for select 2001-2007 Audi and Volkswagen applications
• Fits pad-mount receiver drier configurations listed below

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003-2007 Audi A4, N/A, to VIN # 8E3320001; Drier Pad Mount
• Fits 2003-2006 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A, Drier Pad Mount
• Fits 2001-2005 Volkswagen Passat, N/A, Drier Pad Mount
• Fits 2002 Audi A4, N/A, 2nd Design; to VIN # 8E3320001; Drier Pad Mount
• Fits 2002 Audi A4 Quattro, N/A, 2nd Design; from VIN # V006772; Drier Pad Mount

What It Helps Address

• Moisture contamination in the A/C refrigerant circuit
• Debris accumulation after compressor or line service
• Reduced cooling performance caused by a saturated receiver drier
• System contamination during A/C repair or rebuild work
• Fitment issues on pad-mount receiver drier applications

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle VIN and receiver drier mounting style before ordering, especially on 2002 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro applications with design changes noted in the fitment data. Confirm the pad-mount configuration matches the original part location and inspect the surrounding A/C components for contamination before reassembly. The part number RD10138C is listed for specific Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat models only.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air supplies HVAC service parts for vehicle-specific A/C repair applications. This receiver drier is cataloged for the exact fitment shown above, including the Audi A4, Audi A4 Quattro, and Volkswagen Passat model years listed under RD10138C.