How to assemble IKEA BUSUNGE Extendable Bed

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 4 cam bolts (114671) into the headboard and footboard.

   Lay both face-down on the rug — 2 bolts in each.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 6 cam bolts (114613) into the 4 side panels.

   2 in each tall panel, 1 in each small one.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3

   Push 2 pins (101532) into the long rails.

   One in each outer rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4

   Push 12 dowels (101359) into the rail ends.

   3 at each end of both rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 5–6

   Press 4 cam locks (114670) into the rail ends.

   2 in the outer rails, 2 in the inner rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Pull the inner rails out of the outer rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Stand the 2 outer rails on the headboard and lock them.

   Turn the cam locks with Allen key 100049.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:53)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Stand the 2 inner rails on the footboard the same way.

   Lock the cam locks with Allen key 100049.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

   Stand both ends up and slide the inner rails into the outer rails.

   Two people make this easier.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Hook the 2 tall side panels onto the headboard.

    Press down until they click.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:19)

11. 

    Step 11

    Lock them with 4 cam locks (110126).

    Turn clockwise with the flat screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:26)

12. 

    Step 12

    Hook on the 2 small side panels and lock them (110126).

    Press down until they click, then turn the 2 cam locks.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

13. 

    Step 13

    Turn the bed frame upside down.

    The manual shows it this way in step 15 — the slatted base goes in from underneath.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Slide the two slatted sections into each other.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:47)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Fit 2 legs: plate (139274), bolt (100263) and barrel nut (121121).

    Tighten the bolts with Allen key 100092.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:53)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Drive 2 screws (108442) into the leg plates, then turn the base over.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:02)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Lift the slatted base into the frame.

    Two people — legs pointing up.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 15

    Bolt it to the headboard (3) and footboard (4): 7 bolts (100274).

    Use Allen key 108490.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 16

    Drive a screw (122305) into each leg plate.

    See the manual, step 16, for the exact holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 17

    Hammer 6 glides (102370) onto the legs.

    4 on the bed legs, 2 on the middle legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:31)

21. 

    Step 21

    Turn the bed back over.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:38)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 18

    Pull the footboard out to full length.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:43)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 18

    Screw the plate (139275) onto the slats with 2 screws (108442).

    See the manual, step 18, for its exact position.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:49)

24. 

    Step 24

    Lock the length with 2 bolts (121212).

    Allen key 100092 — see the info page after step 18 (p. 19).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:56)