How to assemble IKEA SONGESAND Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 16 dowels (101356) into the edges of the two panels.

   4 in each long edge.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fit 4 connector bolts (153507) and lock them with 4 cams (119253).

   One bolt in each long edge; turn each cam with the flat screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3

   Top rail: 2 connector bolts (153507) in the ends, 2 cams (110630).

   Turn the cams to lock the bolts.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 4–5

   Push the top rail onto the panels and lock 2 cams (110630).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:40)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 5–6

   Turn the assembly over, then push on the bottom rail.

   Its row of holes in the middle faces up.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Lock the bottom rail with 2 cams (110630).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:55)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Fit 4 connector bolts (153507) in the rail ends, lock with 4 cams.

   Cams 110630, two at each end.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9–10

   Push 6 dowels (101356) into the rail ends, then fit both legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 11–12

   Lock the legs with 4 cams (110630); fit 2 feet (153548).

   Press the plastic feet into the bottom ends of the legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Turn the headboard over; lock the top rail with 2 cams (110630).

    The cams go into the back of the legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 14–15

    Side rails: 8 dowels (101359) in the ends, 8 fittings (114670).

    Press the round fittings into the holes on the inside face.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:31)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 16

    Stand the headboard against the wall; screw in 4 bolts (114671).

    By hand, two in each leg.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:39)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 17–18

    Hang both side rails on the headboard legs.

    Tighten the fittings with the Allen key (100049) — see the manual, steps 17–18.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:46)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 19–20

    Footboard: press in 2 feet (153548) and screw in 4 bolts (114671).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 21–22

    With two people, fit the footboard onto the side rails.

    Then tighten the 4 fittings with the Allen key.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 23

    Tap 6 dowels (104012) into the top of the headboard.

    Use the hammer. Check the end that goes in — see the manual, step 23.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 24–25

    Screw 3 cam bolts (118331) into the cap and press it on top.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 26–27

    From the back: 3 cams (110630), then 9 cover caps (141251).

    Turn the cams to lock the top cap, then press the caps over all cam holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:23)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 28

    Screw the 2 slat supports to the side rails: 16 screws (110789).

    Pick the height for your mattress base — see the manual, step 28.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:31)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 29

    Fix a beam bracket (139301) at the head and foot: 4 screws (105307).

    Centred on the inside, 2 screws each.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:39)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 30–33

    Slide the clip (124402) onto the centre beam and hang it in the brackets.

    Hook the head end in first, then extend the beam to the foot.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 34–38

    Fit the 2 cross bars and the 2 rods (117228): 8 screws (117327).

    Check the frame is square — the rods must not be skewed (step 38).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:54)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 39

    Roll out the slatted bases; fix 8 clips (191315) with 8 screws (105163).

    No clips for a framed base or box spring — see the manual, p. 30.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:03)