How to assemble IKEA STJÄRNÖ Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Slide the leg section into the headboard posts.

   Lay the headboard on the rug. Check the joint as shown in the manual, step 1.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Fix them with 4 screws (112522) and Allen key 100092.

   Two in each post. Don’t use the 105163 screws here.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Turn the headboard over.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Screw 4 bolts (117444) into the posts with Allen key 111631.

   Leave a gap of 8 mm (5/16") under each bolt head.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 2

   Do the same on the footboard: 4 bolts, 8 mm gap.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Stand the headboard up.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 3

   Hook both side rails onto the headboard bolts.

   Push the keyholes over the bolts, then press the rails down. Let the other ends rest on the rug.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 4

   With two people, lift the rails and hook on the footboard.

   Keyholes over the bolts, then press the footboard down.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 5

   Hang the centre beam on the headboard bracket.

   Hold the other end up for now.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Lower the other end onto the footboard bracket.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 7

    Tighten all 8 bolts (117444) firmly.

    Click Allen key 111631 into the handle (10050800) and turn through the oval holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:25)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 8

    Press 8 caps (10114577/10114578) into the oval holes.

    Two at each end of each side rail, on the inside.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 9

    Fit 4 clips (10096290) in the rail ledges.

    Push each one into its slot and slide it — at both ends of both rails.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 10

    Fix 4 brackets (10096286) to the centre beam ends.

    2 at each end, each with a screw (105163) from below. Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 11

    Stick the strips onto the rail ledges and the centre beam.

    3 × 10075106 on each rail, 3 × 10139631 on the beam. Cut to fit — never overlap them.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 12

    Lay in the slatted base (sold separately).

    The clips hold the end slats. Other bed bases: see the manual, page 12.

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