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How to assemble IKEA KALLAX TV Unit

Step-by-step IKEA KALLAX TV Unit assembly: 16 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2703522-1).

  • 16 illustrated steps
  • 15 steps in the manual
  • 2:35 video
  • 147×39×60 cm
IKEA KALLAX TV Unit, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a pencil, a hammer and a spirit level.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1043218×
1013392×
10134516×
1003724×
1157532×
1036932×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Join the bottom panel to a side panel with 2 screws (104321). — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 1

    Join the bottom panel to a side panel with 2 screws (104321).

    Both on edge. Turn the screws in with the Allen key 100001. Check the hole pattern — see the manual, step 1.

  2. Step 2: Tap 8 dowels (101345) into the edges of the 4 dividers. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 2

    Tap 8 dowels (101345) into the edges of the 4 dividers.

    2 per divider, with the hammer. Use the short dowels, not 101339.

  3. Step 3: Push the 3 large dividers onto the bottom panel. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 3

    Push the 3 large dividers onto the bottom panel.

    The dowels go into the holes in the panel.

  4. Step 4: Tap 4 dowels (101345) into the outer two dividers. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 4

    Tap 4 dowels (101345) into the outer two dividers.

    The middle divider gets no dowels here.

  5. Step 5: Tap 4 dowels (101345) into the ends of the middle shelf. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 5

    Tap 4 dowels (101345) into the ends of the middle shelf.

    2 at each end.

  6. Step 6: Fit the shelf onto the dividers and the side panel. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 6

    Fit the shelf onto the dividers and the side panel.

    6 dowels go into the holes.

  7. Step 7: Tap the 2 long dowels (101339) through the middle of the shelf. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 7

    Tap the 2 long dowels (101339) through the middle of the shelf.

  8. Step 8: Push the small divider onto the long dowels. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 8

    Push the small divider onto the long dowels.

  9. Step 9: Screw the 2 wall brackets (115753) onto the top panel. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 9

    Screw the 2 wall brackets (115753) onto the top panel.

    2 screws (100372) each, with the Phillips screwdriver — at the back edge, near the ends.

  10. Step 10: Fit the top panel and fix it with 2 screws (104321). — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 10

    Fit the top panel and fix it with 2 screws (104321).

    The brackets go at the back. Turn the screws in with the Allen key.

  11. Step 11: Fit the other side panel with 4 screws (104321). — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 11

    Fit the other side panel with 4 screws (104321).

    Its dowel holes go onto the shelf dowels.

  12. Step 12: Stick 6 felt pads onto the bottom panel. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 12

    Stick 6 felt pads onto the bottom panel.

    Peel them off the sheets (10002300): 2 at each end, 2 in the middle.

  13. Step 13: Stand the unit upright. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 13

    Stand the unit upright.

    Lift it with two people.

  14. Step 14: Push it against the wall, check it is level and mark the 2 brackets. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Push it against the wall, check it is level and mark the 2 brackets.

    Mark the wall through the bracket holes with a pencil.

  15. Step 15: Move the unit away and drive 2 screws into the wall at the marks. — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 14

    Move the unit away and drive 2 screws into the wall at the marks.

    Wall screws are not included — use ones suited to your wall. Leave the heads out a little.

  16. Step 16: Push the unit back and hook the brackets on with the 2 plates (103693). — IKEA KALLAX assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Push the unit back and hook the brackets on with the 2 plates (103693).

    Adjust and tighten the wall screws, then slide on the 2 covers (115754).

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the TV unit to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws are not included — ask a specialist if unsure.
  • Assemble with two people. The manual shows two people — especially for standing the unit up and moving it into place.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2703522-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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