How to Assemble IKEA BRIMNES Wardrobe with 2 Doors

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 3 hinge plates (109220) onto each side panel.

   Lay both sides on the rug. 2 screws (105248) per plate — 12 in all.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 10 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels by hand.

   4 in the left side, 6 in the right side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:27)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–5

   Push 4 dowels into the bottom panel and fit it to the left side.

   Then insert 2 cam locks and turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–11

   Join the 2 lower back panels.

   9 dowels, 2 connectors (106940) and 4 cam locks — see the manual, steps 6–11.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 12

   Turn the joined panel over and slide it into place.

   The side with the cam locks faces down, onto the rug.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 13–15

   Push 2 dowels into the partition and fit it onto the bottom panel.

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

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 16–18

   Screw 2 cam bolts into the shelf and fit it onto the partition.

   Lock it with 2 cam locks — turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 19–21

   Fit 2 brackets (10038685) and 2 feet to the plinth, then fix it to the left side.

   2 screws (105248) per bracket, 1 more into the side.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 22–23

   Push 6 dowels into the 2 rails and slide them in under the bottom.

   Lock 2 cam locks on the left.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 24–25

    Push 2 dowels into the shelf, then fit the right side panel.

    Two people lift the side on.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 26–27

    Insert 6 cam locks and turn them clockwise. Screw the plinth to the right side.

    1 screw (105248) through the bracket.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 28–30

    Tap 2 fittings (123840) into the top panel and screw in 4 cam bolts.

    Push 4 dowels into the top ends of the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 31–32

    Fit the top panel and lock 4 cam locks.

    Turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 33

    Tap 4 feet (158568) into the bottom edges with a hammer.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 34

    Turn the wardrobe over onto its front.

    Two people. Mark the shelf height on the back edges with a pencil (manual step 34).

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 35–39

    Lay on the 2 back panels, square them up and nail them on.

    Hold the nails (101206) in the nail guide (105494). Use all 40.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 40

    Screw the 2 wall brackets (106989) onto the top. Then stand it up.

    Screw 109049 with washer 100823. Two people tip it upright.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:18)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 41–44

    Turn it round, push it against the wall and fix it to the wall.

    Screw 109567 + washer 100823 through each bracket. Use plugs suited to your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 45

    Screw on the 2 rail holders and drop in the clothes rail.

    2 screws (105248) per holder.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 46

    Push in 4 shelf pins (101532) and lay the shelf on them.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:40)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 47

    Screw 3 hinges (109336) onto each door.

    Doors face-down. 2 screws (105248) per hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 48

    Clip the hinges onto the hinge plates.

    Then tighten the screw on each hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 49

    Screw a handle onto each door.

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:59)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 50

    Press on the 2 bumpers (107091), then close the doors.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)