How to assemble IKEA BRIMNES Headboard with Storage Compartment

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 3 connecting bolts (110115) into the lower rail.

   One in each end and one in the middle of its long edge.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2

   Push in 6 long dowels (101356). Fit the 2 legs and the mullion.

   Use the long 101356 dowels here — not 101345.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3

   Insert 6 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

   Use the flat-head screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4

   Slide the 2 panels into the grooves.

   Push them in from the open end, all the way to the lower rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5

   Push 3 more connecting bolts (110115) into the leg and mullion ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

6. 

   Step 6

   Push in 6 long dowels (101356). Fit the top rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:47)

7. 

   Step 7

   Insert 6 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:53)

8. 

   Step 8

   Screw 10 cam bolts (118331) into the back of the frame.

   Turn them in by hand, all the way.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

9. 

   Step 9

   Side units: screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the 2 long panels.

   2 in each panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:05)

10. 

    Step 10

    Push in 4 dowels (101345). Stand 2 short panels on each.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

11. 

    Step 11

    Insert 4 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

12. 

    Step 12

    Screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the 2 back panels.

    4 in each panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

13. 

    Step 13

    Push in 10 dowels (101345). Press the back panels on.

    5 per unit.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

14. 

    Step 14

    Insert 8 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

15. 

    Step 15

    Push 8 dowels (101345) into the frame. Fit the 2 side units.

    The open sides face outwards.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

16. 

    Step 16

    Push 2 dowels (101345) into the mullion. Fit the divider.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:49)

17. 

    Step 17

    Insert 10 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

18. 

    Step 18

    Screw the 2 brackets (115753) on with 4 screws (100349).

    At the top end of each side unit, on the inner wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:00)

19. 

    Step 19

    Hammer the 2 floor protectors (122628) onto the legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 19

    Stand the headboard up — two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 20

    Fix the brackets to the wall with the plates (103693).

    Wall screws are not included — use ones that suit your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 21

    Push the 2 covers (115754) onto the brackets.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 22

    Screw 6 cam bolts (118331) into the top panel.

    3 at each end.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 23

    Push 2 dowels (101345) into the divider. Lay the top panel on.

    The cable notches go at the back.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:35)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 24

    Insert 6 cam locks (119253) and turn them to lock.

    They sit just under the top panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:42)

26. 

    Step 26 · manual step 25

    Push 8 shelf supports (101532) into the side units.

    4 for each shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:48)

27. 

    Step 27 · manual step 26

    Slide the 2 shelves in from the sides onto the supports.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:54)