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How to assemble IKEA MANDAL Headboard
Step-by-step IKEA MANDAL Headboard assembly: 11 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-249952-14).
- 11 illustrated steps
- 7 steps in the manual
- 1:59 video
- 240×5×49.5 cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
- Spirit level
You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver, a pencil, a spirit level and a tape measure. The Allen key (100006) is included.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 100224 | 12× |
| 114418 | 2× |
| 100825 | 2× |
| 121180 | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Lay the headboard face down. Remove the screws shown from the outer rails.
2 at the top and 1 at the bottom of each outer rail. Keep them.
Step 2
Screw a wall bracket (121180) to the top of each outer rail.
Use the 2 screws you removed from that end.
Step 3
Screw a bumper (114418) with a washer (100825) to the bottom of each outer rail.
Use the screw you removed from that end.
Step 4
Turn the headboard over and stand it up.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Hold a shelf against the front of the slats.
Positions for the 6 shelves: see the manual, steps 4 and 7.
Step 6 · manual step 4
From the back, fix it with a bar (121179) and 2 bolts (100224).
Tighten the bolts with the Allen key (100006).
Step 7 · manual step 4
Fit the other 5 shelves the same way.
6 bars and 12 bolts in all.
Step 8 · manual step 4
Fit their bars and bolts from the back.
Step 9 · manual step 5
Mark 2 points on the wall, 196 cm (77 3/16") apart.
Use a spirit level so they are level. Choose a height that suits your bed.
Step 10 · manual step 6
Screw a wall screw into each mark. Leave the heads sticking out.
Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones that suit your wall.
Step 11 · manual step 7
Two people: lift the headboard and hang its brackets on the screws.
Lower it so the screw heads slide into the keyholes.
Tips & safety
- Use wall screws that suit your wall. Screws and plugs are not included. If unsure, ask a hardware specialist.
- Leave the screw heads sticking out. The brackets hook over the heads — see the manual, step 6.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-249952-14). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
