How to assemble IKEA KLEPPSTAD Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Unroll the headboard fabric on the rug.

   Take off the tape. Careful — the edges of the metal parts can be sharp.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Fold back the fabric flap at each end of the top tube.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–5

   Bolt a leg to each end of the top tube: 2 bolts (10077870).

   Use the long 10077870 bolts and Allen key 111631 — not the 10080998.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–9

   Lift the bottom bar and screw a bolt (10080998) into each end.

   Turn the bar so its holes face down first (step 6). Allen key 130445.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8–10

   Hook both bolts into the slots in the legs.

   Keep the bar tilted up while you hook it in.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 11

   Raise the leg ends on a stack of books.

   The top tube stays on the rug.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 12

   Press the bar down flat and lock it: 2 bolts (10077870).

   One bolt through each leg into the bar ends.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 13–14

   Bolt the two short legs to the foot rail: 2 bolts (10077870).

   Lay the rail on the rug — mind the sharp edges.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 14

   Stand the foot end up on its legs.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 15–16

    Bolt a side rail to each foot leg: 4 bolts (10077870).

    Two bolts per leg. Let the other end of the rail rest on the rug.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 17

    With two people, stand the headboard up behind the rails.

    Lift the side rails into place against the headboard legs.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 17

    Bolt the side rails to the headboard legs: 4 bolts (10077870).

    Two bolts per leg, from the back.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 18–19

    Fit the 2 corner braces (103160) at the foot end: 4 screws (112522).

    Side rail first, then the foot rail. Use 112522 here, not 105100 — see the manual, steps 18–19.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 20

    Bolt the 2 legs under the centre beam.

    2 bolts (105107), each with a washer (10079166) on top.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 21

    Set the centre beam in and fix both ends: 4 bolts (105100).

    Two bolts through each end plate.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 22

    Re-tighten the 4 bolts at the headboard legs.

    Allen key 111631.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 23

    Tap a cap (10080924) into the top of each corner leg.

    Use the hammer — 4 caps.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 24

    Fold the fabric flaps back over the ends of the top tube.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 25

    Fit 4 slat clips (10080990) on the side rails.

    Push each one into its slot, then slide it — 2 per rail.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 26–27

    Pull the cover down over the headboard and zip it closed.

    The zips run along the bottom edge — see the manual, step 27.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 28

    Fit 2 clips (10081003) at the ends of the centre beam.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 29

    Lay the 9 strips (10075106) on the side rails and centre beam.

    Three on each. Trim with scissors if needed — see the manual, step 29.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 30

    Roll out the slatted base on each side of the centre beam.

    Tuck the ends under the clips at the head and foot.

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