How to assemble IKEA BILLY Bookcase with Glass Doors

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 16 wooden dowels into the ends of four panels.

   Top, bottom, fixed middle shelf and plinth — 2 dowels in each end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 12 cam bolts into the two side panels.

   6 in each side, turned in with a Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3

   Stand the plinth, bottom and fixed shelf on one side panel.

   Dowels and bolts go into the holes. Check which way round each panel goes (manual inset).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4

   Insert 4 cam locks (119081) and turn them clockwise.

   In the bottom and fixed shelves, next to the side on the floor.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

5. 

   Step 5

   Fit the top panel, then lock it with 2 cam locks.

   Cam-lock holes face inwards, towards the fixed shelf.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Lay the second side panel on top.

   The dowels and cam bolts line up with the holes in the panel ends.

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7. 

   Step 7

   Insert 6 cam locks (119081) and turn them clockwise.

   Two in each panel, on the new side. Tighten them all.

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8. 

   Step 8

   Turn the frame onto its front.

   Lay it face-down so the back edges point up.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Mark the middle of the fixed shelf on both side edges.

   Use a pencil — you’ll need these marks for nailing the back panel.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Unfold the back panel flat.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Slide the back panel into the grooves in the sides.

    Push it in from the bottom end all the way to the top.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Draw a line across the back between the two marks.

    Use a ruler — it shows where to nail into the fixed shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Hammer in 18 nails (101201).

    6 along the top, 6 on the line at the fixed shelf and 6 along the bottom. Keep the back edges flush (manual inset).

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Stand the bookcase upright.

    Get help — it is tall and heavy.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 12

    Push 16 shelf supports (131372) into the side holes.

    4 per shelf, at the height you want each shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 13

    Lay the 4 shelves on the supports.

    Press each shelf down so it locks onto its supports.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 14

    Screw 2 wall brackets (106989) to the top panel.

    Each with a screw (109041) and a washer (100832), close to the wall side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:08)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 14

    Fix the brackets to the wall.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall (with a washer, 100823).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 15

    Screw 6 mounting plates (109221) inside the front edges.

    3 on each side, 2 screws (113287) per plate — see the manual, step 15, for the holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:23)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 16

    Lay the doors face down. Screw 3 hinges (109336) onto each.

    2 screws (100349) per hinge, the cup in the round hole.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 17

    Clip the hinges onto the mounting plates, then tighten the screws.

    Slide each hinge onto its plate until it clicks.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 18

    Fix a knob (148904) to each door.

    One screw (114667) through each door from the inside.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 19

    Press on the 6 bumpers (102384), then close the doors.

    3 on the back of each door, along the opening edge.

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