Universal Air RD10973BC A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element

Universal Air RD10973BC Desiccant Bag

The Universal Air RD10973BC is an A/C receiver drier desiccant bag for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is used in HVAC service where moisture control inside the air conditioning system is critical for proper operation.

Key Features

• Brand: Universal Air Desiccant Bag
• Part number: RD10973BC
• Part type: A/C receiver drier / desiccant element
• Fits select Hyundai Veloster, Venue, Accent, Tucson, Elantra, Elantra GT, Ioniq, Sonata, Tiburon, and Veloster N applications
• Fits select Kia Soul, Sportage, Forte, Forte5, Sorento, Stinger, Rio, Rondo, Optima, Soul EV, K900, and Forte Koup applications
• Direct-fit service part for vehicles listed in the fitment data

Detailed Description

Universal Air RD10973BC is a replacement desiccant bag used in the A/C receiver drier system to manage moisture inside the refrigerant circuit. This part is listed for a wide range of Hyundai and Kia models, including 2019-2021 Hyundai Veloster, 2020-2021 Hyundai Venue, 2016-2020 Hyundai Tucson, 2014-2018 Kia Forte, 2016-2021 Kia Sportage, and 2007-2010 Kia Optima. It is also listed for additional applications such as Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Ioniq, Sonata, Tiburon, and Kia Soul, Rio, Rondo, Sorento, Stinger, and K900. Part number RD10973BC is the reference to use when matching the correct desiccant element for the listed vehicles.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a moisture-saturated desiccant element in the A/C system
• Restoring receiver drier service after A/C component replacement
• Addressing reduced cooling performance caused by moisture contamination
• Supporting refrigerant system protection during HVAC repair
• Servicing Hyundai and Kia A/C receiver drier applications listed for RD10973BC

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, and model against the fitment list before ordering. This part is listed for multiple Hyundai and Kia platforms, so confirm the receiver drier or desiccant bag style used on the specific application. Replace the desiccant element during A/C service when the system has been opened to the atmosphere, and follow the vehicle service procedure for evacuation, recharge, and leak checking after installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air RD10973BC is cataloged as a replacement HVAC service part for the listed Hyundai and Kia applications. Use the part number RD10973BC to confirm the correct match for your vehicle before installation.