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How to assemble IKEA BLÅLIDEN Glass-Door Cabinet

Step-by-step IKEA BLÅLIDEN Glass-Door Cabinet assembly: 19 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2344862-5).

  • 19 illustrated steps
  • 21 steps in the manual
  • 2:53 video
  • 35×32×151 cm cm
IKEA BLÅLIDEN Glass-Door Cabinet, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver, a spirit level and a pencil. Both Allen keys (100091 and 100092) are included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
100810014×
1953124×
100942464×
100871932×
1079671×
1070916×
1008280512×
10502117×
100832731×
100501501×
100895252×
100943443×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the side panel with the hinge pins on the rug. Fit the bottom panel. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the side panel with the hinge pins on the rug. Fit the bottom panel.

    2 bolts (10081001) with the large Allen key 100091. Check which way round the bottom goes — see the manual.

  2. Step 2: Put the second side panel on top. Fix it with 2 bolts (10081001). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 2

    Put the second side panel on top. Fix it with 2 bolts (10081001).

    Use the large Allen key 100091.

  3. Step 3: Slide the top frame in at the open end. Fix it with 4 screws. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 3

    Slide the top frame in at the open end. Fix it with 4 screws.

    Screws 10094246, 2 through each side panel — use the small Allen key 100092.

  4. Step 4: Screw an adjustable foot (195312) into each bottom corner. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 4

    Screw an adjustable foot (195312) into each bottom corner.

  5. Step 5: Stand the cabinet upright. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 5

    Stand the cabinet upright.

  6. Step 6: Slide the glass back panel down in from the top. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Slide the glass back panel down in from the top.

    Make sure it sits in the groove at the bottom — see the manual, step 5.

  7. Step 7: Hook 2 clips (10087193) over the back panel. Fix each with a screw (105021). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 6

    Hook 2 clips (10087193) over the back panel. Fix each with a screw (105021).

    Two people: one holds the back panel in place.

  8. Step 8: Turn the feet until the cabinet stands level. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 7–8

    Turn the feet until the cabinet stands level.

    Check with a spirit level. Then check both clips sit right — see the manual, step 8.

  9. Step 9: Put the top on: hook it in at the back, then lower the front. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 9

    Put the top on: hook it in at the back, then lower the front.

  10. Step 10: Fix the top with 2 screws (105021). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 10

    Fix the top with 2 screws (105021).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver — see the manual, step 10.

  11. Step 11: Against the wall, mark the top edge. Then screw the strap (107967) to the wall. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 11–12

    Against the wall, mark the top edge. Then screw the strap (107967) to the wall.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included. Check the height in the manual, step 12.

  12. Step 12: Push the cabinet back. Thread the strap into the slot and fix it with 1 screw (105021). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 13–14

    Push the cabinet back. Thread the strap into the slot and fix it with 1 screw (105021).

  13. Step 13: Press a pad (107091) into each of the 12 shelf clips (10082805). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 15

    Press a pad (107091) into each of the 12 shelf clips (10082805).

    The pads come on 6 sheets of 2.

  14. Step 14: Screw the 12 clips onto the corner posts with 12 screws (105021). — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 16

    Screw the 12 clips onto the corner posts with 12 screws (105021).

    Four clips per shelf, at the same height.

  15. Step 15: Drop a washer (10094344) onto each of the 3 hinge pins. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 17

    Drop a washer (10094344) onto each of the 3 hinge pins.

  16. Step 16: Lift the door onto the 3 hinge pins. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 18

    Lift the door onto the 3 hinge pins.

    Two people — one holds the bottom of the door.

  17. Step 17: Fit the 2 hinge locks (10089525) with a screwdriver. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 19

    Fit the 2 hinge locks (10089525) with a screwdriver.

    At the top and bottom hinges — see the manual, step 19.

  18. Step 18: Fix the knob (10083273) to the door with screw 10050150. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 20

    Fix the knob (10083273) to the door with screw 10050150.

    The screw goes through the door frame into the knob.

  19. Step 19: Lay the 3 shelves on the clips. Close the door. — IKEA BLÅLIDEN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Lay the 3 shelves on the clips. Close the door.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix BLÅLIDEN to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use wall screws and plugs suited to your wall.
  • Missing a part or unsure about a step? The manual asks you to contact your IKEA store for help.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2344862-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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