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How to assemble IKEA BOAXEL Wall Upright
Step-by-step IKEA BOAXEL Wall Upright assembly: 8 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2341341-2).
- 8 illustrated steps
- 6 steps in the manual
- 1:37 video
- 2.5×1.9×200 cm cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Spirit level
- Drill (for wall fixing)
You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver, a drill, a spirit level, a pencil, a tape measure and a step ladder.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| not incl. | 8× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Hold an upright against the wall where it will hang.
Check the length first: uprights come in 100 cm and 200 cm.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Mark a line on the wall 6 mm (1/4") above its top.
This is where the top of the top rail goes — see the detail in step 1.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Screw the top rail to the wall at the line — 1 screw first.
Through the middle slot. Wall screws are not included: head 7 mm (1/4"), not countersunk.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Level the rail, then fix it with the remaining screws.
The slots let you adjust it. 82 cm rail: 3 screws in all (62 cm: 3, 182 cm: 5).
Step 5 · manual step 4
Hook the uprights onto the top rail.
Lift each one over the rail and let it drop in. Space them 60 or 80 cm apart, centre to centre.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Check that each upright hangs vertically.
Use the spirit level on the front of the upright.
Step 7 · manual step 5
Screw each upright to the wall — 8 screws in a 200 cm upright.
Use every hole. Wall screws are not included: head 8 mm (5/16"), not countersunk.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Hook the brackets into the slots and press them down.
Brackets and shelves are sold separately.
Tips & safety
- Screw every upright to the wall. Use all its holes: 4 screws for a 100 cm upright, 8 for a 200 cm one. Wall screws and plugs are not included — if unsure, ask a professional.
- Cutting a top rail to fit? Measure X between the uprights as shown on manual p. 12 and saw the rail to X + 20 mm with a hacksaw.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2341341-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
