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Installation Guide

      

  

Angel Armor Avail ballistic door panels (Level III) FOR DODGE CHARGER PURSUIT

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Product Description 

The Avail Level III armor panel is made of a 
premium steel plate packed with superior 
protective capabilities. This high-strength 
solution features discreet, seamless coverage 
in a single-piece design and a weatherproof 

Introduction 

Congratulations on your 
purchase of the Angel Armor™ 
Avail Ballistic Door Panel (Level 
III) for Dodge Charger Pursuit 
(2011 & Newer Models)! It’s our 
honor to provide advanced 
protection to those who put 
their lives on the line in the name 
of law and order. 

Your vehicle will soon be upfitted with the 
finest ballistic technology available. With 
optimized coverage area, a seamless design 
and powerful protection from NIJ Level III rifle 
threats, Avail elevates vehicle protection to a 
higher level. 

coating to help resist environmental wear and 
corrosion. The alloy steel crash bar brackets 
and door mounting bracket secure the armor in 
place to help prevent rattling and shifting within 
the door and a nylon check strap is included 
to preserve door functionality and hinder over-
extension. Each purchase of Avail Level III 
Ballistic Door Panels comes standard with hinge 
reinforcements from the vehicle OEM. These 
reinforcements help strengthen the door hinge 
area to prevent door sag and fatigue due to the 
added weight of the armor panel. 

When fully installed, the complete Avail Level III 
ballistic armor package gives officers the ability 
to use their door as a tactical shield against 
rifle-round threats without compromising the 
integrity/functionality of the vehicle door.

Avail exceeds NIJ Level III Standard 0108.01 
protocol for multi-round protection and offers a 
five-year express limited warranty.

Installation Overview 

The ballistic door panel installation shown in 
this guide was performed on the front driver-
side door of the Dodge Charger Pursuit (2011 
& Newer Models). The installation process is 
the same for front passenger-side doors of the 
Charger Pursuit (2011 & Newer Models). 

Avail Level III armor features a simple installation 
starting with applying the OEM door hinge 
reinforcements. Door disassembly is required to 
install the crash bar brackets and door mounting 
bracket. Once this is completed, the armor is 
secured in place and the vehicle door panel is 
reassembled. Installation takes approximately 
2-3 hours per vehicle door. This includes the 
cure time for the OEM door hinge reinforcement 
adhesive.

  Figure 1. Angel Armor Avail Ballistic Door Panel (Level III)  

for Dodge Charger Pursuit (2011 & Newer Models)

Summary of Contents for Avail III

Page 1: ...LLATION GUIDE As shown on Dodge Charger Pursuit 2011 NEWER MODELS angelarmor com 970 235 2961 sales angelarmor com 10696_C Level III BALLISTIC DOOR PANELS A V AIL for front driver and passenger side d...

Page 2: ...Equipment 7 Required Tools 7 Recommended Tools 7 Installation 8 22 Overview 8 General Installation Procedure 8 Important Notes 8 Procedure 9 Installing OEM Hinge Reinforcements and Check Strap 9 Prep...

Page 3: ...vel III Ballistic Door Panels comes standard with hinge reinforcements from the vehicle OEM These reinforcements help strengthen the door hinge area to prevent door sag and fatigue due to the added we...

Page 4: ...car door Excessive force may damage the weatherstripping or scratch finished surfaces Avoid puncturing speakers with screws push snaps fasteners or other sharp pieces during door disassembly panel ins...

Page 5: ...lists the parts included in the installation kit and the tools recommended for installation Installation kit contents are for one door panel Installation Kit Contents One Avail Ballistic Door Panel L...

Page 6: ...t be used 1 Driver s Side Upper Hinge Reinforcement Plate 1 Driver s Side Lower Hinge Reinforcement Plate 9 OEM Hinge Plate Rivets 1 Tube Bonding Adhesive 2 Door Mounting Bracket Bolts and 2 Washers 3...

Page 7: ...and Flat head Screwdriver Needle Nose Pliers Socket Wrench 3 8 Universal Socket Joint 6 Socket Extension 7 8 10 and 13mm Sockets and 1 2 Sockets and or Ratchet Wrenches T25 Torx Driver and T20 Torx Dr...

Page 8: ...orcement and check strap 2 Remove the weatherstrip vehicle door panel speaker and window 3 Remove the inner door panel 4 Insert and secure the Avail ballistic panel 5 Re assemble the door Important No...

Page 9: ...t stand is recommended for door support during removal installation and adjustment Figure 18 Removing the upper door hinge bolt and nut 5 Place the vehicle door on a protected work surface with the in...

Page 10: ...ce and tighten hinge nuts while applying positive upward pressure on the bottom of the door This helps prevent door sag and misalignment during door installation NOTE The installed strap helps prevent...

Page 11: ...weatherstrip screw Figure 21 Removing the back window weatherstrip screw 2 Lift up on the outer window weatherstrip to remove it from the door Figure 22 Removing the outer window weatherstrip Removing...

Page 12: ...round plastic fastener near the middle of the inner edge of the door panel Use a screwdriver to gently push in the small round center piece of the fastener and then pry out the outer edge to remove t...

Page 13: ...skin 12 Disconnect all wiring harness clips There are four on the driver side and three on the passenger side 13 Disconnect the door handle cable by squeezing the two prongs on the black plastic colla...

Page 14: ...wiring harness and raise the window 3 4 of the way up 3 Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the window control panel 4 Disconnect the vehicle battery to avoid accidental airbag deployment 5 Open the...

Page 15: ...sconnect the cable from the external door handle mechanism Figure 35 Disconnecting the cable from the door handle mechanism 5 Use a T25 driver to rotate and disengage the clips around the perimeter of...

Page 16: ...ure 37 Looping the installation straps around the door Figure 38 Strap path through buckle and buckle direction 3 Hold the ballistic door panel so the product label faces the interior of the vehicle U...

Page 17: ...ce of crash bar brackets installed in their final placement Note how the armor sits flush against the crash bar Steps 6 14 demonstrate how to install the crash bar brackets 6 With the armor lowered 3...

Page 18: ...0 Remove the two installation straps and discard them The clips on the straps will need to be removed so the straps can be pulled out of the door skin 11 At the top of the armor panel loosely install...

Page 19: ...e clearance for the window regulator and proper support for the weight of the steel armor 16 At the top of the armor use a 1 2 socket to loosely attach the door mounting bracket to the armor ensuring...

Page 20: ...dow clips and close the inner door panel access door Replacing the Speaker and Vehicle Door Panel 1 Connect the speaker power plug 2 Use a T25 driver to replace the four Torx T25 speaker screws 3 Hold...

Page 21: ...eplace the window control panel 17 Use a Phillips screwdriver to replace the screw at the bottom of the armrest pocket 18 Replace the trim cover at the bottom of the armrest pocket 19 Use a Phillips s...

Page 22: ...ttom of door and move in out at top and bottom of door as required D Re torque nuts gently close the door and inspect closure alignment E Repeat as necessary 2 Attach the Angel Armor brand label towar...

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