Buy 2005 Volkswagen Passat 2.8L V6 M/T FWD A/C Receiver Drier. 1.8 & 2.0 LITER. 2.8 LITER. 4.0 LITER. LITER, Air, Conditioning - OEM Volkswagen Part # 3B0820193 (3B0-820-193)

Air Conditioning (A/C) Receiver Drier. Dehydrator.
A/C Receiver Drier.

A/C Receiver Drier

Fits Passat, Passat Wagon

1.8 & 2.0 LITER. 2.8 LITER. 4.0 LITER.
Air Conditioning Receiver Drier Assembly - Repair or Replace
The receiver drier in your A/C system contains a desiccant that protects its metal components as well as acting as a filter to prevent damage to the rest of your system. They also frequently include a pressure switch that signals your A/C compressor to turn on or off. Your 2005 Volkswagen Passat should get a new receiver drier, or accumulator, any time your air conditioning is undergoing repairs.