How to assemble IKEA VITTSJÖ Shelf Unit

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay one side frame on the floor and screw in 2 feet (122158).

   Turn them into the leg ends by hand.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Stand 2 rails onto the tabs of the rung at the foot end.

   Check the holes face the way the manual shows (step 2).

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3. 

   Step 3

   Fix each rail with 1 screw (116654).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:29)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 4–5

   Fit the back rail with the extra holes at the next rung.

   The holes are for the corner plates (step 9). Fix it with 1 screw (116654).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:35)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Fit the other 5 rails the same way, 1 screw each.

   5 screws (116654).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Screw 2 feet into the second side frame.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Lower the second side frame onto the ends of the rails.

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8. 

   Step 8

   Fix the rails to it with 8 screws (116654).

   1 screw at the end of each rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

9. 

   Step 9

   Fix the 2 corner plates at the back, 3 screws each.

   6 screws (116654) — see the manual, step 9, for the exact position.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

10. 

    Step 10

    Lay the top board face down and place the top frame on it.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Fix the board with 4 screws (123723).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Push the top onto the ends of the 4 legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Fix the top with 4 screws (116654).

    1 screw at the top of each leg.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:44)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Slide the bottom board into the bottom level.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 12

    Fix it through the 4 tabs with 4 screws (123723).

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 13

    Stand the shelf unit upright against the wall.

    Two people make this easier.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 13

    Fix the top to the wall with 2 screws.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included. Use pan-head screws, not countersunk ones.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 14

    Stick 4 glass pads (107091) onto the rails of each glass level.

    12 pads in total — 6 sheets of 2.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:18)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 14

    Lay the 3 glass shelves onto the pads.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)