How to assemble IKEA NORDLI Headboard

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 16 dowels (101343) into the 2 end battens.

   8 in each batten.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Lay each half’s 4 planks face down. Fit an end batten on each.

   Turn the battens over so the dowels go into the planks.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:22)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Fix each end batten with 8 bolts (105103).

   Tighten them with the Allen key (100001).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Push 16 dowels (101343) into the centre batten.

   4 for each row of planks.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Push the two halves together. Fit the centre batten over the joint.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 4

   Fix the centre batten with 16 bolts (105103).

   8 into each half. Use the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:50)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 5

   Push 2 dowels (101343) into each hanging rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 6

   Turn the rails over and lay them on the top planks.

   Check which way the bevelled edge faces — see the manual, step 6.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 6

   Fix the rails with 6 bolts (105103).

   3 in each rail. Use the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Stick 8 felt pads (109142) onto the battens.

    3 on each end batten and 2 on the centre batten.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:16)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Mark the centre of the bed on the wall.

    Draw a vertical line with a pencil.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:22)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 9

    Mark 2 points 99 cm (39") up, 21.5 cm (8 7/16") either side of the line.

    Use a spirit level.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:28)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 10

    Hold a wall rail level at each mark and mark its 3 holes.

    Inner ends on the marks. Check which way the rails face — see the manual, step 10.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 11

    Screw both rails to the wall with 6 washers (100828).

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

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 12

    Two people: stand the headboard up and hang it on the wall rails.

    Lift it over the rails, then lower it so it hooks on.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 13–14

    Stick the small felt pads (194765) on the backs of the boxes.

    2 on each small box, 4 on each large shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:00)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Slide a plate into each of the 2 large shelves.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Hook the 2 small boxes into a gap between the planks.

    Tilt each one up, hook it in, then lower it. Positions: see the manual, step 16.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:13)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 16

    Hook the 2 large shelves on the same way.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:20)