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Universal Air RD11097KTC A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element Kit
Reliable A/C Receiver Drier Kit for Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet
The Universal Air Header and Desiccant Bag Kit (Part Number RD11097KTC) is designed to maintain optimal performance of your vehicle's air conditioning system. This A/C receiver drier and desiccant element kit is compatible with select Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models, ensuring proper moisture removal and refrigerant filtration.
- Complete A/C receiver drier and desiccant bag kit
- Compatible with Buick Allure, LaCrosse, Regal, Verano, and more
- Fits Cadillac Cascada, XTS, and other models
- Suitable for Chevrolet Corvette, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, and related variants
- Part Number RD11097KTC for precise identification
About the Universal Air Header and Desiccant Bag Kit
The Header and Desiccant Bag Kit from Universal Air is engineered to provide a comprehensive solution for the A/C system's moisture and contaminant control. This kit includes both the receiver drier and the desiccant element, which work together to protect the A/C system from moisture buildup and debris. Proper moisture control is critical to prevent corrosion and maintain refrigerant efficiency in your Buick, Cadillac, or Chevrolet vehicle.
Product Details and Compatibility
This A/C receiver drier and desiccant element kit is specifically designed for use in various Buick models such as the Allure, LaCrosse, Regal, Verano, and their limited editions. It also fits Cadillac models including the Cascada and XTS, as well as Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette, Cruze, Cruze Limited, Malibu, Malibu Limited, Impala, and Impala Limited. Using the correct part number RD11097KTC ensures compatibility and reliable operation within these HVAC systems.
Common Issues Addressed by This Kit
- Eliminates moisture that can cause corrosion in the A/C system
- Prevents clogging from debris and contaminants
- Maintains refrigerant purity for efficient cooling
- Reduces risk of compressor damage due to moisture
- Helps restore proper A/C system pressure and performance
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Universal Air RD11097KTC kit, ensure the A/C system is fully evacuated and depressurized before removal of the old receiver drier. Replace the desiccant element as part of the kit to maintain moisture absorption efficiency. Verify that all O-rings and seals are in good condition or replaced to prevent leaks. Proper installation will help maintain system integrity and prolong the life of your vehicle’s air conditioning components.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Universal Air provides this Header and Desiccant Bag Kit with manufacturing quality controls to meet OEM standards. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Universal Air products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Using the correct part number RD11097KTC ensures you receive a product designed for your Buick, Cadillac, or Chevrolet vehicle’s HVAC system.
This part fits 110 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2019 | Buick | Cascada | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2019 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2019 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2018 | Buick | Cascada | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2018 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2018 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Buick | Cascada | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Buick | LaCrosse | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Buick | Regal | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Buick | Verano | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Buick | Cascada | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Sport Touring | 3.6L | V6 | GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | LaCrosse | Sport Touring | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2016 | Buick | Regal | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Buick | Verano | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Cruze Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Impala Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Malibu Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2015 | Buick | Regal | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Buick | Verano | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Cruze | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Impala Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Malibu | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Buick | Regal | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Buick | Verano | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Corvette | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | Diesel | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | Eco | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LS | 1.8L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LS | 1.8L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LT | 1.8L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LTZ | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LT | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Impala | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Impala Limited | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Malibu | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Touring | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | GS | 2.0L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | Premium | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | Premium | 2.0L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Regal | Premium | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2013 | Buick | Verano | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2013 | Cadillac | XTS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Cruze | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Malibu | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Convenience | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Convenience | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Base | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Touring | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Premium | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | LaCrosse | Leather | 3.6L | V6 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | Regal | Base | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | Regal | Premium | 2.4L | L4 | ELECTRIC/GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | Regal | Base | 2.4L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2012 | Buick | Verano | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Cruze | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2011 | Buick | LaCrosse | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2011 | Buick | Regal | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LS | 1.8L | L4 | FLEX | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | Eco | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LT | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LTZ | 1.4L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LS | 1.8L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LT | 1.8L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
| 2010 | Buick | Allure | N/A | OE Replacement; Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2010 | Buick | LaCrosse | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | ||||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Cruze | Base | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LS | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit | |||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Cruze | LT | N/A | Header and Desiccant Bag Kit |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.