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How to assemble IKEA MUSKAN Shelf Unit
Step-by-step IKEA MUSKAN Shelf Unit assembly: 15 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2421425-4).
- 15 illustrated steps
- 13 steps in the manual
- 2:34 video
- 37×37×140 cm
What you need
Tools
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
- Spirit level
You’ll need: a flat-head and a Phillips screwdriver, the Allen key (100006, in the box), a pencil and a spirit level.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 110727 | 12× |
| 118331 | 8× |
| 120076 | 8× |
| 101350 | 8× |
| 101345 | 44× |
| 107862 | 4× |
| 128481 | 1× |
| 128481 | 2× |
| 128481 | 1× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the two posts.
Two in each post, by hand. You build two side frames — this is the first.
Step 2
Push 4 dowels (101345) into 2 rails and press them onto a post.
Use the thin 101345 dowels, not 101350.
Step 3
Push 12 dowels (101345) into the other 3 rails, then add the second post.
Two dowels in each end of these rails.
Step 4
Insert 4 cam locks (120076) and turn them clockwise.
Use the flat-head screwdriver.
Step 5
Screw 2 feet (107862) into the bottom ends of the posts.
Step 6 · manual step 1–5
Build the second side frame the same way.
4 cam bolts, 16 dowels, 4 cam locks and 2 feet.
Step 7 · manual step 6
Push 8 dowels (101350) into 2 shelves.
The thick 101350 dowels go into the 2 shelves without screw holes — see the manual, step 6.
Step 8 · manual step 7
Stand a side frame on its edge and press the 2 shelves in.
They go into the 2nd and 4th places.
Step 9 · manual step 8
Push 12 dowels (101345) into the other 3 shelves.
Step 10 · manual step 9
Fit the 3 shelves and fix them with 6 screws (110727).
Screw through the posts with the Allen key.
Step 11 · manual step 10
Fit the second side frame and fix it with 6 screws (110727).
Step 12
Carefully stand the shelf unit upright.
Step 13 · manual step 11
Place it against the wall and mark under the top shelf.
Mark the wall with a pencil at the underside of the top back rail.
Step 14 · manual step 12
Fix the strap (128481) to the wall at the mark.
Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall.
Step 15 · manual step 13
Screw the strap to the top back rail with the washer and screw.
Push the unit back first. Use the Phillips screwdriver.
Tips & safety
- Always fix MUSKAN to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included.
- Heaviest things on the lowest shelves. Never let children climb or hang on the shelves, and never put a TV on the unit.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2421425-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
