How to assemble IKEA MANDAL Bed Frame with Storage

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the 4 top-frame pieces on a rug and slide the joints together.

   The bed is built upside down — it gets turned over in step 26.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Fit 12 connectors (123026), then lock them with 12 cam locks.

   Cam locks 110630 — turn them with the flat-head screwdriver.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the frame and the divider halves.

   Two go into the middle of the long frame pieces — see the manual, step 4.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Set both end panels onto the connectors.

   6 connectors per panel. Leave the panels leaning outwards for now.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Push 2 dowels (101357) into the centre beam and lay it in.

   Use the 101357 dowels here — not 101350.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Tilt both end panels up onto the centre beam.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Insert 14 cam locks (110630) and turn them to lock.

   Make sure the end panels sit fully down on the frame first.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Drive 4 screws (109504) into the end panels.

   For the exact positions see the manual, step 9.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10–11

   Fit the divider halves with 2 dowels (101350), then lock 2 cam locks.

   Cam locks 110630, turned with the flat-head screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 12

    Fit the centre block with a long screw (109572).

    It sits where the centre beam and the divider meet.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 13–14

    Join the 2 base rails: 4 dowels (101350) and 6 screws (100214).

    Tighten the screws with the Allen key (100092).

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 15–17

    Fit 8 connectors (123026) to the rail ends and set the rails on.

    Lock them with 8 cam locks (110630) in the end panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:28)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 18–21

    Prepare the 2 cross bars: blocks on, then 4 cam bolts (118331).

    Each block: 1 dowel (101350) and 1 long screw (109572). 4 dowels also go in the rail ends (step 18).

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 22–24

    Fit the cross bars, lock 4 cam locks, then drive in 2 screws (100214).

    Cam locks 110630; the screws go down through the bars into the blocks.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Stick 10 felt pads (119500) under the cross bars.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 26

    With two people, turn the bed over.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 26–27

    Screw the drawer runners (118231) into the 4 bays.

    24 screws (100365) — 3 per runner, one runner each side of each bay.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 28–29

    Lay in the slats and press their ends into place.

    For the 113338 fittings at the slat ends see the manual, step 29.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 30–32

    Drawer: 4 cam bolts (118331), stand the sides on, lock 4 cam locks.

    Lay the drawer front face-down on the rug. Cam locks 110630.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 33–34

    Put the back on and tap in 4 screw-dowels (110519).

    Use the hammer.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 35–37

    Fit the metal support (121245) with 2 screws (105344).

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 38

    Slide the drawer bottom into the grooves.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 39

    Turn the drawer upright and screw on its runners (118231).

    6 screws (100365), 3 per runner.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 30–39

    Build all 4 drawers the same way.

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25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 40

    Slide the drawers in — two on each side.

    Angle each drawer in at the front, as the arrow in the manual shows (step 40).

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