How to assemble IKEA PAX Add-On End Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 24 dowels (101375) into the ends of the 6 panels.

   4 in each panel — the top, the bottom and 4 shelves.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Screw 30 cam bolts (118331) into the 2 long side panels.

   12 + 3 in each side: the 3 extra ones (step 3) are for the rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–5

   Fit the top panel and 2 shelves onto one side panel.

   Lay that side flat; the bolts and dowels go into the panel ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:34)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6

   Fix the hanger to its shelf: 2 bolts (130718) and the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7–8

   Fit the hanger shelf, then the lower shelf.

   The hanger points toward the bottom end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Hammer 2 tee nuts (100751) into the bottom panel.

   See the manual, step 9, for which way round the nuts go.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:55)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10

   Click the 2 feet (110617) onto bolts (110618) and screw them in.

   Tap each bolt into its foot with the hammer until it clicks.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 11

   Fit the bottom panel at the end, feet pointing outward.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 12–14

   Push 10 dowels into the 3 rails and the plinth, then fit the plinth.

   2 in each rail, 4 in the plinth. The plinth goes beside the bottom panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:12)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 15

    Insert 12 cam locks (113434) and turn them to lock.

    Only the 113434 locks here — the 119030 ones are for the rails.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 16–17

    Fit the 3 rails along the back edge; lock them with 3 cam locks (119030).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:28)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 18

    Slide the back panel down into the groove, behind the rails.

    Hole marks: see the manual, step 18.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 19

    Lay the second side panel on top.

    Its bolts, dowels and groove line up with the panels and the back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 20–21

    Insert 12 cam locks (113434) and 3 (119030) on this side; turn to lock.

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15. 

    Step 15

    Turn the unit over onto its open front.

    Two people.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 22

    Hammer 2 screws (110519) through the back panel into the hanger shelf.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:03)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 23

    Press 16 clips (10093081) into the back panel; push a cap (10093082) into each.

    Positions: see the manual, step 23.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:09)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 24

    Two people: raise the unit upright.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 25

    Drill 4 holes (Ø 5 mm) in the side of the PAX frame.

    Hole no. 5 from the top and no. 5 from the bottom, in the front and back rows.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:22)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 26

    Stand the unit against the PAX side and level it.

    Adjust the 2 feet from above with a Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 27

    Press 4 caps (122972) into the holes in the top and bottom panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:36)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 28

    Push 4 sleeves (100644) through the back into the PAX side.

    Near the top and the bottom, front and back.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:42)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 28

    From inside the PAX frame, screw 4 screws (100402) into the sleeves.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:49)