How to assemble IKEA BILLY Bookcase with Foldable Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Push 16 dowels (101351) into the top, shelf and back panel.

   Then turn the top over and screw 4 cam bolts into the top and the shelf.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3–4

   Stand the back panel on the shelf, then fit the top.

   The top goes on with its cam bolts facing down. Get help to hold it.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5

   Insert 4 cam locks (119253) in the back panel and turn them.

   Turn clockwise to lock.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6

   Screw 14 cam bolts (118331) into the two side panels.

   Into the inner faces, the ones with the curved groove — 7 in each side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7

   Turn the shelf box onto its end and stand it on one side.

   Lay that side on the rug, groove up. The bolts go into the panel ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 8–9

   Push 2 dowels into the plinth and stand it at the bottom end.

   It goes at the back edge of the side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10

   Insert 7 cam locks (119253) and turn them clockwise.

   Top, fixed shelf, back panel and plinth — all against the side on the floor.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:55)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 11–12

   Lay the second side on top and lock it with 7 cam locks.

   Groove facing in. Turn each lock clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 13

   Stand the bookcase upright.

   Get help — lift it, don’t drag it.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Screw 2 brackets (102591) under the fixed shelf.

    At the back, near each side — 2 screws (100358) each.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 14–15

    Fix the bookcase to the wall, then clip on the covers.

    Clip 103693 + a screw suited to your wall (not included), then cover 102220.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 16–17

    Cart: push 10 dowels into a side and both shelves.

    Then screw 5 cam bolts (118331) into that side’s inner face.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:28)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 18

    Stand both shelves on the cart side.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 19–21

    Fit 2 casters (10117892) to the bottom rail, then stand it on.

    4 short dowels (101343) in the rail ends; 4 bolts (120925) with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:40)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 22

    Insert 5 cam locks (119253) and turn them clockwise.

    In both shelves and the rail, next to the side on the floor.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 23–26

    Prepare the second cart side and lay it on top.

    2 dowels, 5 cam bolts, then lock it with 5 cam locks (119253).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 27

    Lay the cart on its front and slide in the back panel.

    Push it along the grooves until it stops at the bottom.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 28

    Screw on 2 casters (10118206) at the back of the cart bottom.

    2 screws (100358) each.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:11)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 29

    Push 12 plugs (151706) through the back panel.

    Then press a pin (151705) into each plug to lock it.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 30

    Screw the swing-arm caster (10121345) under the bottom shelf.

    4 screws (100358).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:23)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 30

    Stand the cart up on its casters.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 31

    Table: screw 2 hooks (10121019) to the large leaf.

    Lay it face-down. 4 screws (100358) per hook, at the back corners.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:33)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 32–33

    Push the narrow leaf against it and fit 2 hinges.

    8 screws (100358) per hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:38)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 34

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the narrow leaf.

    Two near each end.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:45)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 35

    Turn the table over and hook it into the grooves.

    The hooks at the back corners drop into the curved grooves in the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:50)

26. 

    Step 26 · manual step 36

    Roll the cart in under the table and lower the table onto it.

    The cam bolts and dowels go into the holes on top of the cart sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:57)

27. 

    Step 27 · manual step 37

    Insert 4 cam locks (119253) and turn them clockwise.

    Inside the cart sides, just under the table.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)