How to assemble IKEA TUFJORD Upholstered Bed Frame

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw a corner bracket onto each end of both side rails.

   8 screws (112090) — not the 192494. Heads flush. Allen key 130445 in the handle.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Bolt a leg onto each corner bracket.

   4 bolts (192494), Allen key 111631.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3

   Push 4 dowels (101359) into the ends of the head rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4

   Stand the side rails on their legs; join the head rail to one.

   Dowels into the holes, then 2 screws (112090) through the bracket. Two people.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Push the other side rail onto the head rail.

   2 screws (112090) through the bracket.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

6. 

   Step 6

   Fit the upholstered foot rail between the side rails.

   4 screws (112090) through the two brackets. Two people.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

7. 

   Step 7

   Tighten all 16 screws (112090).

   Allen key 130445 in the handle.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

8. 

   Step 8

   Screw the 8 hooks (150022) onto the headboard parts.

   2 on one back panel, 3 on each side wing — 8 screws (101084), Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:13)

9. 

   Step 9

   Hook the two back panels together.

   Slide the hooks into the slots, then push down.

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10. 

    Step 10

    Lower the headboard onto the head end of the frame.

    The 4 pins go into the holes. Keep the panels level — see the manual, step 10.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 11–12

    Hang a side wing on each end of the headboard.

    3 hooks each: slide them into the slots, then push down.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:37)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 13

    Bolt the headboard to the head rail: 2 bolts (117001) + washers.

    From inside the frame. Washers 100854 — use the 117001 bolts here, not the 104558.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:46)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 14

    Keep the headboard upright; add 2 long bolts (104558) + washers.

    It must not lean forward — see the manual, step 14.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 15

    Join the two halves of the centre beam with the sleeve (124402).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:02)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 16

    Fit 8 caps (10096286) with 8 screws (105163).

    On both ends of the beam and of the slat supports (114290, 114291).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:08)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 17

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

    8 on each side, level with the corner brackets — see the manual, step 17.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 18

    Screw a beam bracket (139301) to the head and foot rails.

    4 screws (110789), 2 in each bracket.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 19–20

    Hook the centre beam into the brackets — head end first.

    Then lower the foot end into its bracket.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Lay the 2 cross bars (124401) between the side supports and the beam.

    Keep them straight across the frame — see the manual, step 21.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 22

    Fix the cross bars with 4 screws (117327).

    2 at the centre beam, 1 at each side support. Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:47)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 23

    Lay in the slatted bed base; tuck the slat ends under the caps.

    Slatted bed base sold separately. One roll on each side of the centre beam.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:54)