Target Audience:
DIY enthusiasts, independent repair shops, Renault 19 owners seeking to maintain or repair their vehicles.
Value Proposition:
Cost savings on repairs and maintenance, empowerment through knowledge, preparedness for inevitable vehicle issues.
Comparison To Alternatives:
Offers professional-level technical information, surpassing generic online guides or limited owner's manuals. Comparable to factory service manuals in depth.
Completeness:
100% complete coverage, no missing or corrupt pages/sections.
Instruction Style:
Easy-to-follow directions, step-by-step instructions, visuals.
Accessibility:
Instant download, preview available.
Primary Coverage:
Workshop Service Repair
Additional Coverage:
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Electrical Schematics, Specifications
Estimated Page Count:
Extensive (digital format implies comprehensive coverage, typically 500+ pages for this era and scope)
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Language:
English (assumed, common for widely distributed manuals)
Format:
Digital (Instant Download, likely PDF)
Powertrain:
Engine Overhaul & Rebuilding, Timing Belt Replacement, Engine Performance, Firing Orders, Transmission Removal & Installation, Transmission In Car Servicing, U-Joint AND CV-Joint Service Procedures
Chassis:
Brakes (Servicing Producers), Front End & Alignment Procedures & Specifications, Suspension, Sunroofs
Electrical:
Wiring Diagrams, Computer Diagnostic Trouble Tree Charts, Computer Diagnostic Codes
Comfort And Climate:
Air Conditioning & Capacities
Body And Trim:
Bodywork (implied by general repair coverage, specific details not listed but expected in a full workshop manual)
Maintenance:
Factory Maintenance Schedules & Charts, Serpentine Belt Routings With Diagrams, Timing Belt Service Procedures, Brake Servicing Producers
Repair:
Engine Overhaul & Rebuilding, Transmission Removal & Installation, U-Joint AND CV-Joint Service Procedures, Repair Procedures, Sunroofs
Diagnostics:
Trouble Codes, Troubleshooting & Diagnostics, Computer Diagnostic Trouble Tree Charts, Engine Performance
Specialty:
Alignment Procedures & Specifications, Air Conditioning & Capacities
Depth:
Comprehensive; covers everything from routine maintenance to complete engine overhaul and detailed electrical diagnostics, mirroring professional technician resources.
Diagnostics Detail:
Includes computer diagnostic codes and trouble tree charts, indicating advanced diagnostic capabilities.
Visuals:
Hundreds of Illustrations, Diagrams, Wiring Schematics, Vacuum Diagrams, Pictures
Format:
Digital (likely PDF, optimized for instant download and preview)
Quality Description:
High Quality, Complete (100% Complete, no MISSING/CORRUPT pages/sections), Printable
Feature:
Likely searchable text within PDF for efficient information retrieval.
Engine Variants:
Likely covers a range of petrol and diesel engines common to the Renault 19, including 1.4L, 1.7L, 1.8L (including 16V performance versions like the 1.8 16v 'Super 5' F7P) and diesel variants (e.g., 1.9D).
Power Output Range:
Varies by engine: typically 60 HP to over 140 HP for performance variants (e.g., Clio Williams derived F7P).
Torque Range:
Varies by engine: typically 90 Nm to 165 Nm.
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor (early models) and Fuel Injection (later/performance models), including multi-point fuel injection (MPFI).
Type:
Liquid-cooled, pressurized system. Manual will detail coolant capacity and type.
Type:
Electronic ignition, distributorless ignition system (DIS) on some models.
Transmission Type:
Manual Transmission (e.g., 5-speed J-type gearbox)
Transmission Type:
Automatic Transmission (e.g., 4-speed DP0/AD4 or similar)
Clutch Type:
Hydraulic clutch actuation.
Fluid Type:
Manual: GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil, depending on specific gearbox. Automatic: Specific ATF (e.g., Renaultmatic D3).
Body Styles:
3-door Hatchback, 5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon (Sedan), 5-door Estate (Combi/Sportwagon).
Wheelbase:
Approx. 2570 mm (101.2 in)
Length:
Approx. 4180 mm (164.6 in) for Saloon, slightly less for Hatchbacks.
Curb Weight Range:
Approx. 1000 kg to 1200 kg depending on body style and engine.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
Specific GVWR will be detailed in the manual by model variant.
Crash Test Performance:
Euro NCAP ratings were not standard during much of the 1988-2000 production. Information on earlier safety tests or equivalencies would be in the manual if available.
Braking System:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes. Some higher trims may have rear discs. ABS was an option on later models.
Steering:
Power assisted steering available on higher trims.
Airbags:
Driver airbag became standard on later models, passenger airbag optional.
Seatbelts:
Pre-tensioning seatbelts, side impact protection.
Audio System:
Factory radio/cassette player, later models may have CD compatibility. Manual will cover removal, installation, and wiring.
ABS Availability:
Optional on many models, standard on later high-trim versions. Manual will detail its operation and troubleshooting.
Remote Central Locking:
Available on higher trim levels, key fob operation. Manual covers system operation and troubleshooting.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 7,500-10,000 miles (12,000-15,000 km) or 12 months, whichever comes first, depending on driving conditions and oil type.
Timing Belt Replacement Interval:
Crucial: Recommended every 60,000-80,000 miles (100,000-130,000 km) or 4-5 years. Failure can cause catastrophic engine damage. Manual will specify exact interval and procedure.
Engine Oil Type:
API SG/SH or ACEA A2/A3, viscosity grades such as 10W-40 or 5W-40 depending on climate. Manual will provide precise specifications and capacities.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, typically a pink or orange long-life coolant. Manual will specify capacity and type (e.g., Renault Type D).
Common Problems Mentioned In Manual:
Potential issues could include carburetor or fuel injection system problems, electrical gremlins (especially on older models), minor cooling system leaks, suspension wear, and rust on older examples. The manual will provide diagnostic procedures for these.
Timing Belt Failure:
Critical to follow replacement schedule due to interference engine design on some variants (e.g., F7P).
Manufacturer:
Renault S.A. is a French multinational automobile manufacturer established in 1899.
Generation And Platform:
The Renault 19 (internal codename L53 for hatchback, B53 for saloon/estate) was introduced in 1988, replacing the Renault 9 and 11. It was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and was Renault's first model to use the 'Type 100' platform. It was produced in France and also assembled in other countries, notably the UK.
Production Period:
1988–2000
Manufacturing Locations:
France (Douai), Turkey, Colombia, Argentina, United Kingdom (by Rover Group for a period), Algeria.
Sales Performance:
The Renault 19 was a popular car in Europe, known for its comfort, practicality, and increasingly modern design for its time. It sold over 3 million units globally.
