Universal Air RD11097KTC A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element Kit

Header and Desiccant Bag Kit for GM A/C Service

Universal Air RD11097KTC is a Header and Desiccant Bag Kit for automotive HVAC service on select Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac applications. It is a direct-fit A/C receiver drier / desiccant element kit for vehicles that use this style of accumulator or receiver drier service component.

Compatible With 2010-2020 Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Corvette, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Regal, Buick Verano, Buick Allure, Buick Cascada, Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, and related limited-production applications listed below. Part number RD11097KTC is used across multiple GM platforms, including Chevrolet Impala and Buick Regal service applications.

Key Features

• Header and desiccant bag kit for A/C receiver drier service
• OE replacement-style fitment for select GM vehicles
• Supports moisture control within the air conditioning system
• Application coverage includes Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac models
• Part number RD11097KTC for catalog and service matching

Detailed Description

Universal Air RD11097KTC is an HVAC service part used in the A/C accumulator or receiver drier assembly, where the desiccant element helps manage moisture in the refrigerant circuit. This kit is listed for a wide range of GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Regal, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Verano, Buick Cascada, Cadillac XTS, and Chevrolet Corvette applications. The product line is identified as a Header and Desiccant Bag Kit, making it relevant when servicing the receiver drier section of the air conditioning system on the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references no additional part numbers provided in the catalog data.

What It Helps Address

• Moisture contamination in the A/C refrigerant circuit
• Reduced cooling performance caused by a saturated desiccant element
• Service needs during receiver drier or accumulator replacement
• HVAC repair on GM vehicles with the listed OE-style application
• Restoration of proper A/C system moisture management

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle year, make, and model against the fitment list before ordering.
• Match the existing receiver drier or accumulator configuration to the header and desiccant bag style used on the vehicle.
• Replace the component during A/C system service when the original desiccant element is contaminated or aged.
• Follow standard refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and recharge procedures during installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air RD11097KTC is cataloged as an OE replacement-style HVAC service component for the listed GM applications. Fitment data includes 2010-2020 model coverage across Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac platforms, including Chevrolet Impala, Buick Regal, and Cadillac XTS.