This comprehensive service repair manual is your ultimate guide to maintaining and repairing your Citroen DS19, covering models from 1955 to 1976. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast with basic mechanical skills, this manual provides the same in-depth information and procedures found in authorized dealer service departments. It offers a wealth of knowledge, enabling you to confidently diagnose and address a wide range of issues. Delve into the intricacies of your DS19, gaining a thorough understanding of its systems and components. Explore detailed sections covering engine service and overhauling, transmission, chassis, body, wiring, fuel system, emission control, induction, mechanical control system, transmission and differentials, steering and suspension, brakes, ABS, and more. Complete specifications and torque settings are included, ensuring precision during every repair. The manual equips you with the knowledge to confidently troubleshoot and diagnose engine faults, evaluate repair approaches, test suspected parts using industry-proven techniques, and decipher wiring diagrams. You'll gain insight into various engine management systems and learn common fixes, empowering you to communicate effectively with your mechanic. Discover practical solutions to common problems, such as no-starts, hesitations, and stalling, with clear illustrations. This manual is a invaluable resource, allowing you to proactively address minor issues before they escalate into major repairs.

The Citroën DS19, a groundbreaking automobile launched in 1955, marked a significant departure from conventional automotive design. The brainchild of the visionary engineer André Lefèbvre and the renowned designer Flaminio Bertoni, the DS19 challenged the norms of its era with its sleek, futuristic aesthetic and revolutionary technical innovations. Its aerodynamically sculpted body, featuring a low-slung silhouette and distinctive "shark fin" rear, was a testament to Bertoni's artistic vision, while Lefèbvre’s genius resided in the vehicle's innovative hydraulic system. This revolutionary system, dubbed "Hydraulique," controlled the car's brakes, steering, and suspension, offering an unmatched level of comfort, responsiveness, and safety for its time. The DS19's suspension, utilizing spheres filled with nitrogen gas, provided an unprecedented level of ride smoothness and stability, even on rough terrain. The DS19's legacy went far beyond its technological advancements. Its iconic design, with its distinctive, almost otherworldly appearance, captivated the public imagination and cemented its status as a cultural icon. The car's futuristic style and innovative features made it a symbol of both progress and sophistication, captivating drivers and designers alike. Production of the DS19 ceased in 1976, but its influence on the automotive world remains undeniable. It served as inspiration for countless future models, and its innovative hydraulic system paved the way for similar technologies adopted by other manufacturers. Even today, the DS19 continues to be revered as a masterpiece of automotive design and engineering, a testament to the visionary spirit of Citroën and the enduring appeal of its ground-breaking innovations.