How to assemble IKEA JONAXEL Shelf Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay 2 posts on the rug and stand the 5 shelves between them.

   Check which end of each post is which — see the manual, step 1.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Fix the shelves to the posts with bolts (111579).

   Turn them in with the Allen key — 2 per shelf on this side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:22)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 1

   Lay the other 2 posts on top and bolt them on too.

   20 bolts in all, one in each shelf corner.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Stand the unit upside down on the packaging.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 2

   Push the plugs of 2 rails into the 4 post ends.

   Then tap each corner down with the hammer on the plastic block (10004342).

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Turn the unit over and fit the other 2 rails the same way.

   Push the 4 plugs in, then tap them down with the hammer and the block.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 4

   Turn it upside down and screw in the 4 feet (10003068).

   By hand, one in each corner.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 5

   Stand the unit up and turn the feet so it stands level.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 6

   Click a wall bracket (10003467) onto each back post.

   At the top, with the screw eye against the wall — see the manual, step 6.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Push the unit back and screw both brackets to the wall.

    Skirting board 10 or 15 mm? Fit a spacer (124461) behind each bracket — see p. 13–14.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:24)