OVERVIEW
Renew the moisture-removing element in the original A/C condenser
1K0-298-403-A is the Genuine VW/Audi receiver drier service insert for the specified air conditioning condensers. The drier element helps remove moisture from the circulating refrigerant and protects the system during normal operation.
Moisture can compromise air conditioning operation and contribute to internal damage. Drier service is commonly part of an approved repair after the refrigerant circuit has been opened, contaminated or exposed to the atmosphere. The correct insert must match the condenser rather than simply the vehicle badge.
Technical details
- Complete factory number: 1K0-298-403-A.
- Factory specification: receiver drier/dehydrator service insert for the assigned condenser.
- Design: elongated replaceable drier element shown in the archive photograph.
- Quantity supplied: one individual receiver drier service assembly.
This is the compact service insert, not the complete condenser, compressor or a container of refrigerant. Verify the factory service pack and the sealing parts required for the specific condenser. Refrigerant, compressor oil and unrelated components are separate.
Common reasons to replace
- The repair procedure calls for a new drier after opening the refrigerant circuit.
- The original element has been exposed to moisture.
- A contaminated system requires drier replacement as part of the prescribed repair.
- The assigned condenser is being serviced and its insert must be renewed.
Identify the condenser and refrigerant type before disassembly. Poor cooling may also result from an incorrect charge, leaks, airflow faults, control problems or compressor damage. Diagnose the system and correct the underlying fault before replacing the drier.
Vehicle fitment
The table identifies confirmed catalog applications. Use the original condenser identification and service-insert number to select the correct part; different condensers may appear within the same model year.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline | Classic coupe; original compatible condenser | Service insert for the assigned factory condenser; compare the existing insert and condenser identification. |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline | R-Line coupe; original compatible condenser | Assigned receiver drier insert; confirm condenser and refrigerant specification before ordering. |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 | 1.8L or 2.0L gasoline; 2.0L TDI | Sedan; assigned original condenser | Factory dehydrator entry for these engines. Verify original condenser and service-insert design; hybrid application is not established by this entry. |
Installation guidance
Have the refrigerant recovered with equipment appropriate to the vehicle before opening the circuit. Follow the condenser-specific drier and seal replacement procedure. Keep the new element sealed until installation and avoid prolonged exposure to ambient air.
Perform the prescribed leak test, evacuation and recharge using the vehicle-specific refrigerant and charge quantity. Check cooling performance and confirm that the serviced joints remain leak-free.
Ordering information
One Genuine VW/Audi receiver drier service assembly for the assigned condenser. Confirm the original part number and required seal package. Complete condenser and refrigerant are separate.