How to assemble IKEA BJÖRKSNÄS Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 8 cam bolts (114671) into the two headboard posts.

   By hand: 2 in the front of each post, 2 in the inner side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Push 8 dowels (101359) in next to the bolts.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–4

   Slide the spindle section onto the left post.

   Fix it with 2 barrel nuts (105983) and 2 bolts (191255) — Allen key 100002.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Press 4 cam fittings (114670) into the headboard panel.

   2 at each end. Note the pre-drilled holes in the middle face up.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:39)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6–7

   Slide the panel onto the left post; tighten its 2 fittings.

   Turn them with the Allen key (100049).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:45)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 8–10

   Fit the right post; tighten 2 fittings, then 2 barrel nuts and bolts.

   Barrel nuts 105983, bolts 191255, Allen keys 100049 and 100002.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:53)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 11

   Press 8 cam fittings (114670) into the two side rails.

   On the inside face, 2 at each end of each rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 12–13

   Stand the headboard up and fit the first side rail.

   Two people. Tighten its 2 fittings with the Allen key (100049).

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 14–15

   Fit the second side rail the same way.

   Tighten its 2 fittings with the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:19)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 16–17

    Footboard: screw in 4 cam bolts (114671), push in 4 dowels (101359).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:26)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 18–19

    Raise the footboard onto the side rails; tighten the 4 fittings.

    Lift the rails as you push the footboard on — two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:34)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 20

    Screw the 2 slat supports to the side rails: 16 screws (110789).

    Pick the height for your mattress base — see the manual, step 20.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 21

    Screw a beam bracket (139301) to the head and foot panels.

    2 screws (110789) each, in the middle of the panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:51)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 22–24

    Slide the sleeve (124402) onto the beam; lay the beam in the brackets.

    Head end first, then lower the foot end in.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Hook in the 2 cross bars (124401); screw them to the supports.

    1 screw (117327) at the outer end of each bar.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 26–27

    Slide the sleeve to the middle; fix it with 2 screws (117327).

    The cross bars must sit square to the side rails, not skewed (step 26).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 28

    Fit 8 stops (191315) with 8 screws (105163), roll out the slats.

    LURÖY slats. No stops with a framed base or box spring — see the manual, p. 24.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:21)