This comprehensive Citroen DS19 DS 19 1970 Workshop Repair Service Manual provides a wealth of information for the dedicated owner or mechanic seeking to maintain and repair this classic vehicle. From basic maintenance procedures to complex engine and transmission overhauls, this manual covers it all.
Dive into detailed instructions for general maintenance, troubleshooting common issues, and performing intricate repairs on the engine, transmission, brake system, electrical system, suspension, and cooling system. The manual includes a comprehensive wiring diagram to aid in electrical diagnostics, ensuring you can confidently tackle any electrical problem.
Discover clearly illustrated explanations for servicing the fuel injection and fuel system, emission system, heater and air conditioning, engine control system, chassis and body, restraint system, interior, differential and drive, and axle.
Detailed substeps expand on repair procedures, while notes, cautions, and warnings pinpoint critical information. Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step-by-step, and bold figure numbers help you quickly match illustrations to instructions. Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guide you through every procedure, and enlarged insets help you identify and examine parts in detail. A numbered table of contents makes finding the information you need fast and effortless.
The Citroën DS19, launched in 1955 and produced until 1975, was a revolutionary car that redefined automotive design and engineering. Its futuristic styling, featuring a low, aerodynamic body with integrated headlamps and a distinctive "shark fin" rear, turned heads and cemented its place in automotive history. The DS19 was the brainchild of designer Flaminio Bertoni, who sought to create a car unlike anything seen before, and the result was a marvel of technical innovation. The DS19 featured a unique hydropneumatic suspension system that provided unparalleled ride comfort and handling, while its front-wheel drive layout and powerful engine offered exceptional performance for its time. The car's advanced technology extended to its steering, brakes, and even a self-leveling system that maintained a consistent ride height regardless of load.
The Citroën DS19's interior was also a testament to its forward-thinking design. The dashboard was a minimalist marvel, with a single, centrally located gauge cluster and a futuristic steering wheel that resembled a spaceship control panel. The seats offered generous comfort, and the expansive glass area provided excellent visibility. The DS19 was a technological tour de force, and its influence can still be seen in modern-day cars. The car's revolutionary design, innovative technologies, and captivating style made it a true icon of French automotive ingenuity, and it cemented its place in the annals of automotive history as one of the most important and influential cars ever produced. The DS19 continues to be admired and celebrated by car enthusiasts worldwide, and its legacy lives on in the modern Citroën models that carry its spirit of innovation and design.