How to assemble IKEA PAX Add-On Mid Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 8 dowels (101375) into the ends of the top and bottom panels.

   2 in each end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

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

   Prongs into the board — see the manual, step 2.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3

   Tap each bolt (110618) into a foot (110617) until it clicks.

   Then screw the 2 feet into the tee nuts.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Push 4 dowels (101375) into the ends of the plinth.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:38)

5. 

   Step 5

   Lay a side panel flat and push the plinth into its bottom end.

   Lying-down method: ceiling 244 cm (95 5/8") or higher. Lower ceiling: see the manual, page 14.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6

   Stand the side on its long edge; fit the bottom panel.

   2 bolts (100229) through the side, tightened with the Allen key.

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7. 

   Step 7

   Fit the top panel at the other end: 2 bolts (100229).

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8. 

   Step 8

   Fit the middle (fixed) shelf: 2 bolts (100229).

   Check the hole positions — see the manual, step 8.

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9. 

   Step 9

   Lay the back panel on and push it into the groove of the side.

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10. 

    Step 10

    Tip the second side panel up onto the unit: 6 bolts (100229).

    The back panel goes into its groove.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

11. 

    Step 11

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

    Positions: see the manual, step 11.

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12. 

    Step 12

    Two people: raise the unit upright.

    Mind the ceiling. Then continue at step 8 (page 18).

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Level the unit: turn the 2 feet from above with a Phillips screwdriver.

    Through the holes in the bottom panel.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 9

    Screw 8 shelf supports (101558) into the sides below the fixed shelf.

    4 for each shelf.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 10

    Place the 2 shelves on the supports.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 11

    Place the two PAX frames exactly 35 cm (13 3/4") apart.

    The frames must be fixed to the wall — see their own manual.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 12

    Push the unit into the gap between the frames.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 13

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:11)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 14–15

    Clamp the unit to each frame; drill 2 holes (Ø 5 mm) per side.

    Near the top and the bottom. Positions: see the manual, steps 14–15.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 16

    Push 4 sleeves (100644) through the frame sides into the unit.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 16

    Screw in 4 screws (100402) from inside the unit.

    Top and bottom, on both sides.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 17

    Screw 12 glass-shelf holders (10123654) into the upper section.

    4 per shelf, each with a screw (10080579).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:36)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 18

    Slide in the 3 glass shelves (10124988); tighten the holders gently.

    Over-tightening can crack the glass.

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