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How to assemble IKEA BISSA Shoe Cabinet with 2 Compartments

Step-by-step IKEA BISSA Shoe Cabinet with 2 Compartments assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2324659-5).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 23 steps in the manual
  • 3:14 video
  • 49×28×93 cm cm
IKEA BISSA Shoe Cabinet with 2 Compartments, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Spirit level
  • Drill (for wall fixing)

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a hammer, a pencil, a spirit level and a drill for the wall fixing.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
11833110×
11822410×
10135010×
1078494×
10953512×
100950654×
11279216×
100970274×
1003474×
1090482×
1217142×
1008232×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 10 cam bolts (118331) into the panels. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 10 cam bolts (118331) into the panels.

    3 in each long side panel, 4 in the top panel. Lay the panels on a rug.

  2. Step 2: Tap 4 pin fittings (10097027) into the side panels. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 2

    Tap 4 pin fittings (10097027) into the side panels.

    Fix each one with a screw 100347.

  3. Step 3: Push 6 dowels (101350) into the ends of the 3 rails. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 3–4

    Push 6 dowels (101350) into the ends of the 3 rails.

    Then stand the rails on the side panel lying on the rug.

  4. Step 4: Insert 3 cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 5

    Insert 3 cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock.

    One at the lower end of each rail.

  5. Step 5: Lay the other side panel on top of the rails. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 6

    Lay the other side panel on top of the rails.

    Its cam bolts go into the rail ends.

  6. Step 6: Insert 3 more cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 7

    Insert 3 more cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock.

  7. Step 7: Stand the frame up — upside down. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 8

    Stand the frame up — upside down.

    The notched ends of the side panels point up.

  8. Step 8: Push 4 dowels (101350) into the side panels and set the frame on the top panel. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 9

    Push 4 dowels (101350) into the side panels and set the frame on the top panel.

  9. Step 9: Insert 4 cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock the top panel. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 10

    Insert 4 cam locks (118224) and turn them to lock the top panel.

  10. Step 10: Tap 4 glides (107849) into the side panels with a hammer. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Tap 4 glides (107849) into the side panels with a hammer.

  11. Step 11: Turn the cabinet over and lay it face down. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 11

    Turn the cabinet over and lay it face down.

  12. Step 12: Screw the 2 plastic brackets onto a door: 6 screws (112792). — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 12

    Screw the 2 plastic brackets onto a door: 6 screws (112792).

    Lay the door face down.

  13. Step 13: Slide the widest board into the brackets. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 13–14

    Slide the widest board into the brackets.

    Fix it with 2 screws (109535).

  14. Step 14: Slide the narrowest board onto the brackets. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 15–16

    Slide the narrowest board onto the brackets.

    Fix it with 2 screws (109535). Keep the middle-size board for step 22.

  15. Step 15: Build the second compartment the same way. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 12–16

    Build the second compartment the same way.

  16. Step 16: Lower the 2 compartments into the cabinet. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 17–18

    Lower the 2 compartments into the cabinet.

    The brackets go over the pin fittings — check the close-ups in the manual, step 17.

  17. Step 17: Lift the cabinet at one end so the compartments settle into place. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 19

    Lift the cabinet at one end so the compartments settle into place.

    Compare with the drawing in the manual, step 19.

  18. Step 18: Fix each compartment with 2 bushings (10095065) and 2 screws (112792). — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 20

    Fix each compartment with 2 bushings (10095065) and 2 screws (112792).

    Use a hand screwdriver — no power drill.

  19. Step 19: Stand the cabinet upright against the wall. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Stand the cabinet upright against the wall.

    BISSA must be fixed to the wall to prevent tipping.

  20. Step 20: Screw it to the wall: 2 screws (109048) with washers (100823). — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 21

    Screw it to the wall: 2 screws (109048) with washers (100823).

    Plugs 121714 suit solid and hollow walls; in solid wood use the screws without plugs.

  21. Step 21: Fit the middle-size board in each compartment: 2 screws (109535) each. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 22

    Fit the middle-size board in each compartment: 2 screws (109535) each.

    Choose one of the 3 positions shown in the manual, step 22.

  22. Step 22: Close the compartments. — IKEA BISSA assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 23

    Close the compartments.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix BISSA to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use the 2 screws and washers through the back rail (step 21).
  • Never let children climb or hang on the compartments. Put the heaviest items in the lower compartment. Don’t put a TV or other heavy objects on top.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2324659-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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