How to assemble IKEA UTÅKER Stackable Bed

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 10 cam bolts (115348) into the four legs by hand.

   Legs A and C get 2, legs B and D get 3.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Push 8 dowels (101352) into the ends of the 2 end boards.

   2 in each end.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Press 4 cam locks (115349) into the end boards.

   One near each end.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Fit legs A and B to one end board, C and D to the other.

   The cam bolts slide into the board ends.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Turn the 4 cam locks with the Allen key (108490).

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6. 

   Step 6

   Stand end A–B on its edge, upside down.

   The frame is put together upside down — it is turned over in step 15.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6

   Push 2 dowels (101352) into the rail end and fit it onto leg A.

   Use the rail with one cam lock hole at each end — see the manual, step 6.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 7

   Insert 1 cam lock (115349) and turn it with the Allen key.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Push 1 dowel into the other rail and fit it onto leg B.

   This rail has two cam lock holes at each end.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Insert 2 cam locks (115349) and turn them to lock.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Push 3 dowels into the free rail ends and fit end C–D.

    2 dowels in one rail, 1 in the other.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Insert 3 cam locks (115349) and turn them with the Allen key.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Fix the metal cross brace (104543) with 4 screws (108458).

    Use these screws here — not the 117494 ones. Phillips screwdriver.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Screw the 2 snap screws (341675) into one long rail.

    One near each end — use the holes shown in the manual, step 13.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14

    Hold the connector strap in place, add the washer.

    Position as in the manual, step 14.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Drive 1 screw through the washer and the strap.

    Use the screw from kit 341675 — not a 117494 screw.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Turn the frame over onto its legs.

    Get a second person to help.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 15

    Lay the slatted base onto the ledges.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 15

    Fix the slatted base with 4 screws (117494) at the ends.

    Phillips screwdriver.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 16

    Drive 4 more screws (117494) through the middle.

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