Extended View™ Instructions
Installation
Blind Spot Mirror Inspection
Upon removing your NXTGEN Extended View™ blind spot mirrors from the package, you may see what some customers initially think are chips, scratches or defects in the glass. We hand assemble and inspect each mirror set prior to packaging and shipping, to ensure they meet our high quality standards. The glass is secured into the injection molded bases using a pliable liquid adhesive. Despite curing the adhesive prior to packing, conditions during shipping may cause some of the pliable adhesive to seep out onto the glass. 99% of the time these ‘defects’ are simply adhesive, and will quickly and easily come off with rubbing alcohol. If your mirrors were damaged during shipment, please contact our team for assistance.
Surface Preparation
Prior to installing your Extended View™ Blind Spot Mirrors, it is important to prepare your sideview mirrors by throughly cleaning and drying them. It is recommended to use either 70% or 91% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, which will remove all contaminates and residues. This surface preparation will promote the best possible adhesion between the 3M adhesive and your factory sideview mirrors.
For best results, it is recommended to install the Extended View™ mirrors at a minimum ambient temperature range between 65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If the ambient temperature is below this range, it is recommended to warm your factory sideview mirrors with a hair dryer prior to installation. If installing in a warm environment, you may skip this step.
Test Fitting
Our custom fit Extended View™ Blind Spot Mirrors are designed to closely contour your factory mirrors for a truer fit, and our multi-angular universal mirrors provide various fitment options. Prior to removing the adhesive backing and installing, it is recommended to test fit exactly where you wish to place your mirrors.
Installing
Now that the surface has been prepared and you have test fit the blind spot mirrors, it is time for installation. Remove the adhesive backing and carefully align along the factory mirror contour, then press it in place.
Setting The Adhesive
A critical step in the installation process is to set the adhesive between the mirrors. In order to achieve this, simply heat each blind spot mirror for 1-2 minutes per side. We recommend using a hair dryer on high in order to heat the area up without it getting too hot from a heat gun. Be sure to evenly heat the areas around the top, bottom and sides.
Once the adhesive has been heated, use a microfiber rag or soft terrycloth towel to massage the blind spot mirrors to your factory mirrors. Use caution as the mirrors may be hot to the touch. It is recommended to massage the blind spot mirrors onto your factory mirrors after heating for about 30 seconds per side.
By heating the adhesive and then massaging the blind spot mirrors to your factory mirrors, a permanent bond has been created until you wish to remove. If this step is skipped, the blind spot mirrors are likely to fall off shortly after installation, as they have not been properly set.
Removing Extended View™ Mirrors
Once your Extended View™ Blind Spot Mirrors have been properly set, they are intended to last indefinitely. Should you ever wish to remove them, the process is very simple and takes only a few minutes. Start by carefully positioning dental floss or fishing line behind one of the corners. Then pull the line side to side behind the blind spot mirror, separating the adhesive bond between them and your factory mirrors.
Once the blind spot mirrors have been removed, some adhesive is likely to remain attached to your factory mirrors. It is recommended to wipe this remaining adhesive with rubbing alcohol, Goo Gone or WD-40 and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then you may either peel the remaining adhesive off or carefully scrape it away with a razor blade.
Clean your factory mirrors one final time after removing the remaining adhesive with either glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol and your sideview mirrors will be restored to like-new condition.
Vehicle Specific Placement
BMW F0130 | 01F35 Toyota MKV Supra (WITHOUT Blind Spot Monitors)
Top outer corner placement for BMW i3, X1, X2, 2 series, 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, 6series, 7 series vehicles and MKV Toyota Supra (WITHOUT blind spot monitors)
BMW F0330
Lower outer corner placement for BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 and X7
Mirror Orientation: For left hand drive vehicles, mirror B goes on the driver side and mirror A on the passenger side. Both mirrors also flip 180 degrees. For right hand drive vehicles, simply reverse.
F0400 BMW | Toyota MKV Supra (WITH) Blind Spot Monitors
Lower outer corner placement for BMW G29 Z4, F44 2 Series Gran Coupé and MKV Supra WITH blind spot monitors
Mirror Orientation: For left hand drive vehicles, mirror B goes on the driver side and mirror A on the passenger side. For right hand drive vehicles, simply reverse.
Ford
F0600 Series (New as of 2/2023)
F-150 Placement (Gen 13)
2015 – 2020
Ford
F0600 Series (New as of 2/2023)
F-150 Placement (Gen 14)
2021 – Present
Ford
F0600 Series (New as of 2/2023)
Bronco
Please Note: Since the release of the current generation Bronco, demand has well outpaced supply. Additionally, supply chain issues have slowed down the production of various models, including the Bronco. To compensate, Ford has tasked several OE manufacturers to create the mirror glass for the Bronco. These differences in producers has led to some slight differences in mirror glass shape and fitment from vehicle to vehicle. When we design our products, we purchase genuine OEM glass from local dealerships for our engineering. Although a bit unusual, the various producers do have some slight differences, which may result in our Bronco mirror alignment being slightly off. We have seen fitment range from an exact contour, to off by 1-2 millimeters on the bottom, side or both, depending upon which version of factory glass. These differences from Ford currently vary by vehicle and are beyond our control. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
Ford
F0400 Series
Explorer
5th Gen 2015 – 2019
Lower outer placement for 5th Generation Explorer, with package mirror B on the driver side and package mirror A on the passenger side. Mirrors are flipped 180 degrees.
Ranger
Lower outer placement for 2019 – 2023 Ranger, with package mirror B on the driver side and package mirror A on the passenger side. Mirrors are flipped 180 degrees.
Bronco
2021 – Present (Replaced by model F0600 2/2023)
Lower outer placement, with package mirror B on the driver side and package mirror A on the passenger side. Mirrors are flipped 180 degrees.
F 150 (Gen 14)
2021 – Present (Replaced by model F0600 2/2023)
Lower outer placement, with package mirror B on the driver side and package mirror A on the passenger side. Mirrors are flipped 180 degrees.
GMC | Chevy
Designed for models with or without blind spot monitors.
Lower outer mount, specifically designed for models with blind spot monitors; however, will fit any 4th Generation Silverado or 5th Generation Sierra 1500 2019+ lower outer mirror portion.
Custom designed to fit the top upper corner of any 4th Generation Silverado or 5th Generation Sierra 1500 2019+ passenger mirror, which was equipped with drive side only factory blind spot mirror.
Jeep
Wrangler 2007 – Present | Gladiator 2020 – Present
Designed for models with or without blind spot monitors. Lower outer placement for JK(U), JL(U) Wrangler and JT Gladiator factory glass.
Nissan
Upper outer corner placement for Murano, Rogue and Pathfinder.
Ram
1500 4th Generation and Classic WITHOUT Towing Mirrors
Tesla 01F35 Model 3, S, X
Upper outer corner placement for Tesla Model 3, Model S and Model X. Rotate into position so the upper and side corners align with your factory mirror.
Please Note: The shape of NXTGEN blind spot mirrors are custom designed to fit your very deep factory plastic Tesla mirror housings and NOT perfectly match the shape of the factory mirror glass. This allows the full range of movement within the factory mirror housing. Due to Tesla build inconsistencies, typical fitment as designed may be slightly impacted on some vehicles. These Tesla build inconsistencies are beyond our control and we appreciate your understanding.
Tesla F0335 | F0400 Model Y
Lower outer corner placement for Tesla Model Y. Twist the blind spot mirror and position so the corners and side portions align with your factory mirror.
Mirror Orientation: For left hand drive vehicles, mirror B goes on the driver side and mirror A on the passenger side. Each side will also flip 180 degrees. For right hand drive vehicles, simply reverse.
Toyota Sequoia & Tundra
Lower outer corner placement for Toyota Sequoia and Tundra models.
Toyota Sequoia & Tundra Placement
Mirror Orientation: For left hand drive vehicles, mirror B goes on the driver side and mirror A on the passenger side. Each side will also flip 180 degrees. For right hand drive vehicles, simply reverse.
Universal Fit F0400
The unique angular design of our Extended View™ universal fit model F0400 is intended to better fit more factory mirror types versus the more traditional round, oval or elliptical shape build spot mirrors. Model F0400 may very closely or perfectly contour some factory mirrors, but is not intended to be a custom fit product. For optimal visibility it is recommended to place Extended View™ mirrors on the upper or lower outermost conners of your factory mirrors.