How to assemble IKEA BRIMNES Glass-Door Cabinet

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the divider flat. Fit one fixed-shelf half onto 4 dowels.

   Dowels 101345. Check the hole pattern in the manual, step 1, so the divider is the right way round.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Turn it onto its edge and push 2 bolts (110115) through the divider.

   Push them in until they stop. Then lock 2 cam locks (119252) in the shelf half, clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:27)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–5

   Fit the other shelf half onto 4 dowels and lock 2 cam locks.

   Cam locks 119252 — turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–7

   Push 2 dowels into the divider end and fit the bottom panel.

   Fix it with 2 screws (100214) and the Allen key (100001).

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8

   Check the edges are flush. Push 4 dowels into the bottom panel ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Lay both side panels on the rug. Screw in 12 cam bolts (118331).

   By hand — 6 in each side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10

   Screw 4 hinge plates (117878) onto each side panel.

   2 screws (113287) per plate.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 11–12

   Stand one side on its front edge and fit it on. Lock 4 cam locks.

   Cam locks 119252, turned clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:13)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 13–14

   Push 4 dowels into the 2 plinth rails and slide them in. Fit the second side.

   One dowel (101345) in each rail end.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 15

    Insert 8 cam locks and turn them clockwise.

    Into the shelf half, the bottom panel and both plinth rails.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 16

    Tap the 6 glides (153548) into the bottom edges.

    2 in each side panel and 1 in each plinth rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:39)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 17–18

    Push 6 dowels into the top ends and fit the top panel.

    Fix it with 6 screws (100214) and the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 19–21

    Lay the back panel on. Line it up and nail the 4 corners.

    Hold each nail (101293) in the nail guide (105494) — check the edge gaps in the manual.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 22–23

    Nail all round the edges, then down the middle.

    18 nails round the edges, 8 into the divider.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 23

    Stand the cabinet up.

    Two people — lift, don’t drag.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 24

    Fix the cabinet to the wall with the 2 brackets (106989).

    Screw 109049 + washer 100823 into the top. Wall screws are not included — use ones that suit your wall.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 25

    Push 40 shelf pins (101514) into the holes, each with a sleeve (133224).

    4 pins per shelf, at the heights you want.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 26

    Lay the 10 shelves on the pins.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 27

    Lay the doors face down. Screw 4 hinges (117877) onto each.

    2 screws (113287) per hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:38)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 28

    Clip the hinges onto the hinge plates, then tighten their screws.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 29

    Screw a handle onto each door.

    2 screws (109567) per handle, from the inside.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 30

    Press on the 8 bumpers (107091), then close the doors.

    For their exact positions, see the manual, step 30.

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