How to assemble IKEA SKRUVBY Bookcase

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw the 4 feet (152676) into the bottom panel.

   Lay the bottom panel upside-down on the rug.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2

   Turn it over and screw in 4 connectors (10047135).

   Screw them all the way in by hand — no thread may show.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3

   Push 4 dowels (101345) into the bottom ends of the sides.

   2 in each side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:34)

4. 

   Step 4

   Stand a side on its front edge and push the bottom panel on.

   The connectors and dowels go into the holes in the side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

5. 

   Step 5

   Insert 2 cam locks (10078589) and turn them clockwise.

   Use a flat-head screwdriver — the lock grips the connector.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:50)

6. 

   Step 6

   Push the other side panel onto the bottom panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

7. 

   Step 7

   Insert 2 cam locks (10078589) and turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:04)

8. 

   Step 8

   Slide the back panel into the grooves.

   Push it all the way into the groove in the bottom panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

9. 

   Step 9

   Stand the bookcase upright.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:18)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Push 4 dowels (101345) into the tops of the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Screw 4 connectors (10047135) into the top panel.

    Underside up, all the way in by hand.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Turn the top over and press it onto the side panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Insert 4 cam locks at the top and turn them clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Push the 12 shelf supports (10075382) into the sides.

    4 per shelf, at the height you want.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:49)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14

    Lay the 3 shelves on the supports.

    Check the edge detail in the manual, step 14, for the right way round.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:56)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Turn the bookcase round and fit the 12 back clips.

    Push in the clips (10093081), then lock each one with a 10093082.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Fit the 2 wall fittings (150688) at the top of the back.

    Push their 2 pins into the holes in each side panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:13)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Skirting board on your wall? Fit the knobs (150689).

    Screw one onto each fitting and turn it to fit the gap — see the manual, steps 17–18.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:20)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Stand the bookcase against the wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 19

    Turn the 4 feet to level the bookcase.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:30)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 20–21

    Mark the 2 holes through the fittings, then move it away.

    Use a pencil.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:37)

22. 

    Step 22

    Drill the holes and fit plugs to suit your wall.

    Plugs (121714) for solid and hollow walls; none for solid wood — see manual p. 20–21.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:44)

23. 

    Step 23

    Push it back and screw it to the wall through the fittings.

    Washer (126916) + screw 158469 — use the long 147968 if you fitted the knobs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

24. 

    Step 24

    Snap the 2 covers (133303/133304) over the screw heads.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:00)