How to assemble IKEA BAGGEBO Bookcase

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay both side panels on the rug, inner side up.

   Check the hole pattern so you have the ends the right way round (manual, step 1).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Tap 4 glides (122628) into the bottom ends with a hammer.

   2 in the bottom end of each side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:21)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Stand one side panel on its long edge.

   Inner side facing the other panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Push 10 wooden dowels (101345) into the side panel.

   2 at each shelf position.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 2

   Fit the 5 shelves onto the dowels.

   They stand on their front edges, like the side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:40)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Screw in 5 screws (100229) with the Allen key (100006).

   Through the side panel into each shelf.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:47)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 4

   Push 10 dowels (101345) into the other ends of the shelves.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 4

   Raise the second side panel onto the dowels.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 5

   Screw in 5 more screws (100229) with the Allen key.

   One into each shelf.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Mark the shelf position on the back edges with a pencil.

    One mark on each side panel — see the manual, step 6, for which shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 7

    Lay the first back panel on the frame.

    Line it up flush with the edges — see the manual’s detail in step 7.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:21)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 7

    Nail the connector to its edge with 1 nail (101221).

    It holds the joint between the two back panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 8–9

    Lay the second back panel in place and nail 2 corners.

    Line up the edges, then 1 nail (101221) at each of two opposite corners.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 10

    Draw a line across the back panel between the marks.

    Use a ruler and a pencil.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 11

    Nail the back panel on with the nails (101221).

    The manual shows 2 nails along the line and 25 around the edges.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:49)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 12

    Stand the bookcase upright.

    Get help — it is 160 cm tall.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 12

    Screw 2 wall brackets (106989) under the top shelf.

    Each with a screw (109041) and a washer (100823) — washer under the screw head.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 13

    Fix both brackets to the wall, each with a washer (100823).

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)