How to assemble IKEA HEMNES Shelf Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 24 cam bolts (118331) into the 4 legs.

   6 in each leg: 3 in one inner face and 3 in the other. Lay the legs out in 2 pairs.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Push 12 dowels (101350) into the legs. Fit the 6 side rails.

   3 rails between the legs of each pair — check the holes, see the manual, step 2.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Insert 12 cam locks (102533) and turn them clockwise.

   Use the flat-head screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:34)

4. 

   Step 4

   Push a dowel (101350) into the 2 top rails. Stand them on one side frame.

   They go at the top end of the legs — see the manual, step 4.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Lock the top rails with 2 cam locks (102533).

   Turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Build the 2 slatted shelves with 40 dowels (101345).

   Use the thin dowels here. 5 slats go between 2 rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:56)

7. 

   Step 7

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the shelf rails. Stand the shelves on the frame.

   The dowels go into the holes in the legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

8. 

   Step 8

   Lock the shelves with 4 cam locks (102533).

   Turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

9. 

   Step 9

   Push 6 dowels (101350) into the rail ends. Turn the other side frame over onto them.

   The bolts and dowels go into the holes of the rails.

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10. 

    Step 10

    Insert 6 cam locks (102533) and turn them clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:31)

11. 

    Step 11

    Turn the frame over.

    Two people — it is long.

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12. 

    Step 12

    Push 5 dowels (101350) into the top end. Fit the top.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:44)

13. 

    Step 13

    Fix the top with 6 screws (109571).

    Screw them in through the rails under the top with the Phillips screwdriver.

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14. 

    Step 14

    Screw the 4 adjustable feet (157967) into the legs.

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15. 

    Step 15

    Stand the shelf unit upright.

    Two people.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Check it is level and adjust the feet.

    Turn a foot to raise or lower that corner.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Fix the unit to the wall with 2 screws through the back top rail.

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

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Press 8 shelf pins (104171) into the legs.

    4 for each shelf — choose the height you want.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Lay the 2 shelves on the pins.

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