Citroen DS 19 DS19 1955-1975 Workshop Service Repair Manual

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🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Citroën Model: DS 19 Common Model Designations: DS19 Generation Generation Designation: ID/DS Series Production Start Year: 1955 Production End Year: 1975 Codes Chassis Code: DS...

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Mots clés: 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 Car Cars Citroen DS 19 DS19

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Description

🏷️ Basic Information

Identification

Make:

Citroën

Model:

DS 19

Common Model Designations:

Generation

Generation Designation:

ID/DS Series

Production Start Year:

Production End Year:

Codes

Chassis Code:

👋 Introduction

Market Position

Target Audience:

Do-it-yourselfer and experienced mechanic

Value Proposition:

Inexpensive way to keep vehicle working properly, avoids expensive dealership repairs

Competitive Analysis

Alternative Resources:

Overpriced paper textbooks or CD-ROMs shipped via mail

Key Features

Accessibility:

Instant download, no shipping costs or waiting

Comprehensiveness:

Complete official full factory service repair manual

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas

Vehicle Years Covered:

1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Model Variants Covered:

All Styles Covered

Page Count

Estimated Page Count:

Hundreds of pages (printable)

Manual Type

Manual Type:

Workshop Service Repair Manual

Source Type:

Official Full Factory Service Repair Manual

Language

Language:

English

Format

File Format:

Delivery Method:

Instant Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems Covered

Engine Service:

Included

Transmission Service:

Included

Brake System:

Included

Electrical System:

Included

Wiring Diagrams:

Included (Detailed)

Suspension System:

Included

Steering System:

Included

Cooling System:

Included

Fuel System:

Included

Fuel Injection:

Included

Emission System:

Included

Heater Air Conditioning:

Included

Engine Control System:

Included

Chassis Body:

Included

Restraint System:

Included

Interior Components:

Included

Differential Drive:

Included

Axle Systems:

Included

Procedures Included

General Maintenance:

Included

Troubleshooting:

Included

Periodic Lubrication:

Included

Technical Depth

Depth Of Coverage:

Complete disassembly, step-by-step instructions

Diagnostic Capability:

Enhanced with troubleshooting and electrical diagrams

Illustration Quality:

Hundreds of photos and illustrations, enlarged insets

Instruction Format:

Numbered steps, bold figure numbers, detailed substeps

Critical Information Highlighting:

Notes, cautions, and warnings included

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format

Compatibility:

Windows PC and Mac

Software Requirement:

Adobe PDF Reader

Print Quality

Printability:

Printable without restriction (entire manual or selected pages)

Binding Type

Binding Type For Printout:

User printable (e.g., comb binding, binder)

Paper Type

Paper Type For Printout:

User selectable

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Primary Engine

Engine Type:

Inline 4-cylinder (Hydropneumatic suspension is a key feature)

Engine Displacement Liters:

Typically 1.9L (1911 cc) for the DS 19, with later variants and the DS 21 using larger engines.

Performance

Horsepower Range:

Approximately 75-83 hp for the DS 19, depending on exact year and configuration.

Torque Range:

Torque figures vary, but focus on smooth power delivery for cruising.

Fuel System

Fuel Delivery:

Carburetor for early models, later models featured Bosch D-Jetronic fuel injection in some variants (though DS 19 primarily used carburetors).

Fuel Type:

Unleaded gasoline (octane rating appropriate for period engines).

🔧 Transmission

Standard

Transmission Type:

Semi-automatic (Citroën's unique system with a centrifugal clutch and four-speed gearbox, often referred to as 'electronic' gearbox due to its pre-selector buttons).

Optional

Optional Transmission Type:

No common automatic or manual transmission options for the DS 19; the semi-automatic was standard.

Features

Gear Selection Mechanism:

Dashboard-mounted electrical push-buttons selecting gears via solenoids.

📐 Dimensions

Exterior

Length:

Approximately 4,780 mm (188.2 in)

Width:

Approximately 1,730 mm (68.1 in)

Height:

Approximately 1,470 mm (57.9 in) (variable due to hydropneumatic suspension)

Weights

Curb Weight:

Approximately 1,150 kg (2,535 lbs)

🛡️ Safety Features

Ratings

Crash Test Era Performance:

Designed in an era with less stringent crash safety standards compared to modern vehicles. Body structure designed for integrity.

Active Features

Braking System:

Disc brakes on the front, drum brakes on the rear. Unique inboard front disc brakes for reduced unsprung weight.

Passive Features

Seat Belts:

Available as an option in later years; not standard on early models.

Airbags:

Not available.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment

Radio:

Period-correct radio systems, often AM with optional FM reception.

Driver Assistance

Power Steering:

Standard and highly responsive.

Connectivity

Connectivity Features:

None by modern standards; focused on mechanical and hydraulic systems.

🔧 Maintenance

Service Intervals

Oil Change Interval:

Refer to manual for specific mileage/time intervals, typically every 5,000 - 7,500 km (3,000 - 4,500 miles) for period vehicles.

Tune Up Interval:

Refer to manual, often involving ignition timing, spark plug replacement, and carburetor adjustments.

Fluid Specifications

Engine Oil Type:

Refer to manual for specific SAE viscosity grade (e.g., SAE 20W-50 or similar period-appropriate oil).

Hydraulic Fluid Type:

Citroën LHS 2 (or compatible fluid) for the hydropneumatic suspension and braking systems.

Known Issues

Hydropneumatic System:

Leaking spheres, accumulator issues, failing height correctors, potential for fluid leaks.

Electrical System:

Aging wiring harnesses, corrosion, and unreliable electrical components are common.

Rust:

Susceptible to rust, particularly in sills, wheel arches, and floor pans, common for vehicles of this era.

Carburetor Issues:

Clogging, vacuum leaks, and adjustment problems can affect performance.

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage

Citroen Innovation:

Citroën is renowned for its avant-garde engineering and avant-garde design, consistently pushing automotive boundaries.

Model Evolution

Ds Design Philosophy:

Revolutionary aerodynamic styling, hydro-pneumatic self-leveling suspension, power steering, and a unique semi-automatic transmission.

Ds Impact:

Considered one of the most innovative and stylish cars of the 20th century, influencing automotive design and engineering.

Production

Manufacturing Location:

France

Production Volume:

Over 1.3 million units of the ID/DS series were produced.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Recognitions

Design Awards:

The DS has received numerous accolades for its groundbreaking design and engineering throughout its life and posthumously.

Automotive Hall Of Fame:

Consistently ranked among the most significant cars of the 20th century in various automotive polls and publications.