How to assemble IKEA FJÄLLBO Shelf Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Join the mesh bottom shelf to a side panel and fix it with 1 bolt (107616).

   The frame is built lying on its back on the rug. Check the holes line up — see the manual, step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3–4

   Fit the shelf rail with the tabs and fix it with 1 bolt (107616).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5

   Slide a middle post in under the bottom shelf.

   Use the post with one hole in the middle — see the manual, step 5.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–7

   Screw the post to the shelf and, with the bracket (152730), to the rail.

   1 screw (139212) each.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:38)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8

   Place the second shelf rail on top.

   Its tabs point inwards, as in the manual, step 8.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:47)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9–10

   Fit the second side panel and fix it with 4 bolts (107616).

   Do this with two people.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 11–12

   Fit the 2 arched brackets at the bottom front corners.

   2 bolts (107616) into the post, then 2 sleeves (152526) and 2 bolts (152527) each.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 13–15

   Fit the other middle post: screw it to the shelf and the rail.

   2 screws (139212) and the second bracket (152730). Check which end goes where — see the manual, step 13.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 16–17

   Slide in the shelf, then fix it with 8 screws (152497).

   Use the smaller board — the other one is the top. Pre-punch with the awl.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 18

    Screw the clip under the middle of the front rail with 1 bolt (107616).

    Check which way it faces — see the manual, step 18.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 19

    Screw the 6 feet (122158) into the ends of the posts.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 19

    Stand the frame upright.

    Do this with two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 20

    Lay the top face-down on the rug and place the top frame on it.

    Check the frame’s tabs face as in the manual, step 20.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 21

    Pre-punch with the awl, then screw the frame to the top — 8 screws (152497).

    Through the 8 tabs on the frame.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 22

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the 6 posts.

    The stubs under the frame go into the post ends.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 23

    Fix the top frame to the posts with 6 bolts (107616).

    One at each post.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:08)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 24

    Screw the 2 arched brackets to the top front corners.

    2 bolts (107616) each. Check which way they face — see the manual, step 24.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:15)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 25

    Level the unit by turning the 6 feet.

    Use the spirit level on the top.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:23)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 26

    Screw 2 hinges (153334) onto each door — 8 bolts (107616).

    Lay the 2 doors face-up on the rug.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 27

    Hang the doors: screw each hinge to the side post — 8 bolts (107616).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:37)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 28

    Fit a washer (139578) with a screw (114755) inside each door.

    Near the top corner on the opening side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 29

    Fix to the wall with 2 screws through the top frame’s back rail.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones that suit your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:53)