Citroen DS19 DS 19 1970 Workshop Repair Service Manual

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🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Citroën Model: DS 19 Year: 1970 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Citroën DS 19 owners and independent repair shops Key Features Completeness: Complete and...

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Description

🏷️ Basic Information

Identification

Make:

Citroën

Model:

DS 19

Year:

👋 Introduction

Market Position

Target Audience:

Citroën DS 19 owners and independent repair shops

Key Features

Completeness:

Complete and intact, no missing/corrupt parts or pages

Authenticity:

Original manufacturer manual

Usability:

Easy to follow directions, saves time and money on repairs

Format Advantage:

Digital format prevents damage from oil/dirt, allows printing of specific sections

📋 Manual Details

Coverage Areas

All Models Engines Trim Transmissions:

Page Count

Estimated Pages:

Hundreds (Specific count not provided, but described as 'hundreds of pages')

Manual Type

Type:

Workshop Repair Service Manual

Language

Language:

English

Format

Format:

PDF Download

📖 Manual Coverage

Systems Covered

General Maintenance:

Troubleshooting:

Engine Service Repair:

Transmission Service Repair:

Brake System:

Wiring Diagrams:

Electrical System:

Suspension:

Periodic Lubrication:

Steering:

Cooling System:

Fuel Injection Fuel System:

Emission System:

Heater Air Conditioning:

Engine Control System:

Chassis Body:

Restraint System:

Interior:

Differential Drive:

Axle:

Procedures Included

Detailed Substeps:

Notes Cautions Warnings:

Numbered Instructions:

Bold Figure Numbers:

Detailed Illustrations Drawings Photos:

Enlarged Insets For Detail:

Diagnostic Procedures:

Repair Procedures:

Maintenance Procedures:

Disassembly Assembly Cleaning Reinstalling:

Electrical System Diagnostics Repair:

Technical Depth

Depth:

Professional Technicians Level (same as used in local service/repair shops)

📊 Manual Specifications

File Format

File Type:

Print Quality

Printability:

Full Printable

Zoom Functionality:

Yes (Zoom IN/OUT)

Binding Type

Binding:

Digital Download (Not applicable in physical sense)

Paper Type

Paper Type:

Digital Download (Not applicable in physical sense)

Delivery

Delivery Method:

Instant Download

Requirements

Software Requirements:

Adobe PDF Reader & WinZip

Compatibility

Operating Systems:

All Versions of Windows & Mac

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Primary Engine

Engine Type:

Inline 4-cylinder (typically OHV)

Displacement:

1911 cc (1.9 Liters) for the DS19 model

Performance

Horsepower:

Approx. 75-80 hp (SAE Gross) at around 4500 rpm (for DS19)

Torque:

Approx. 130-140 Nm (96-103 lb-ft) at around 2500 rpm (for DS19)

Fuel System

Fuel Delivery:

Carburetor (e.g., Solex twin-choke)

🔧 Transmission

Standard

Transmission Type:

3-speed or 4-speed Manual Transmission (with available electronic pre-selector)

Optional

Automatic Transmission:

Not standard for DS19; later models (DS20/DS21) offered hydropneumatic semi-automatic

Features

Hydropneumatic Suspension Integration:

Integral to vehicle's operation, affecting clutch and gear selection on some variants

📐 Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase:

Approximately 3124 mm (123 inches)

Length:

Approximately 4830 mm (190 inches)

Width:

Approximately 1730 mm (68 inches)

Height:

Approximately 1470 mm (58 inches)

Weights

Curb Weight:

Approximately 1150-1200 kg (2535-2645 lbs)

🛡️ Safety Features

Passive Features

Body Structure:

Unique unibody construction with integrated chassis elements designed for passenger safety and comfort

Seatbelts:

Lap belts often standard; shoulder belts may have been optional or factory-fitted later in the model run

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment

Radio:

Optional AM/FM radio with dash-mounted speaker

Driver Assistance

Power Steering:

Standard, providing a unique and light steering feel

Headlights:

Tilting headlights integrated into the aerodynamic fairing, often with an independent single headlight on earlier models

🔧 Maintenance

Service Intervals

Oil Change Interval:

Typically every 5,000-10,000 km (3,000-6,000 miles), or annually

Fluid Specifications

Engine Oil Type:

API SE/SF, SAE 20W-50 or 10W-40 depending on climate (Specific Citroën recommendation needed for accuracy)

Hydropneumatic Fluid:

LHM (Liquide Hydraulique Minéral) or equivalent spec (e.g., Citroné LHS 2)

Coolant Type:

Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, 50/50 mix with distilled water

Known Issues

Hydropneumatic System:

Leaking spheres, worn seals, pressure regulator issues, need for periodic fluid flushing

Electrical System:

Corrosion in connectors, aging wiring harnesses, dynamo/alternator issues

Bodywork:

Rust in sills, floor pans, and wheel arches

📚 Vehicle History

Brand Heritage

Brand Origin:

France

Model Evolution

Design Concept:

Revolutionary aerodynamic styling and advanced hydropneumatic suspension system, designed by Flaminio Bertoni and André Lefebvre

Production Period:

1955-1975 (DS19 variant evolved into DS20, DS21, DS23)

Production

Key Innovations:

Self-leveling suspension, power steering, disc brakes (front), tilting headlights

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Recognitions

Design Award:

Recognized as a design icon of the 20th century