Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element P/N:83399
Protect your air conditioning system's compressor and keep refrigerant clean with the Four Seasons A/C Receiver Drier / Desiccant Element 83377, a filter drier desiccant bag kit that ships with the necessary plug. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 2015-2017 Audi A3, A3 / A3 Quattro, A3 Quattro, S1 and S3; the 2016-2017 A3 Sportback e-tron, TT / TT Quattro, TT Quattro and TTS / TTS Quattro; the 2016 Audi TT; plus the 2015-2017 Golf / Golf Alltrack / Golf R / Golf Sportwagen and the 2015-2017 Volkswagen Golf R — see the Buyer's Guide tab for the full application list.
Replacing the filter drier is required to validate compressor warranty and should be done anytime the system is opened for service.
Interchange: 5Q0298403 · 5Q0298403B · 218377 · T83377 · 707771 · 807761 · 1412072 · A87190 · 95598 · 171223 · RD11223KTC
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What does this receiver drier do?
It acts as a filter, removing moisture and contaminants from the A/C system through a desiccant bag. These contaminants can't be cleared by flushing, so replacing the drier is essential during service.
What comes in the kit?
This is a filter drier desiccant bag kit that includes the plug, plus the gaskets, o-rings and seal needed for installation.
Does it fit my vehicle?
It's a direct-fit replacement for listed 2015-2017 Audi A3, S1, S3 and TT variants and 2015-2017 Volkswagen/Golf models. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact year, make and model.
Do I need to replace the drier when servicing the A/C?
Yes. Replacement is required to validate the compressor warranty and should be done anytime the system is opened for service, since an open system can saturate the desiccant within hours.
Why can't the old drier just be flushed and reused?
Flushing cannot remove the moisture and contaminants the desiccant has absorbed, and a saturated bag makes the unit ineffective, so installing a new drier is the correct fix.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.