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How to assemble IKEA BROR Cabinet with Doors

Step-by-step IKEA BROR Cabinet with Doors assembly: 25 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2281970-2).

  • 25 illustrated steps
  • 35 steps in the manual
  • 3:14 video
  • 85×40×191 cm cm
IKEA BROR Cabinet with Doors, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: a flat-blade screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver and a spirit level. The Allen key (130445) is included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1506372×
100386864×
100053894×
19023014×
1000583516×
1008194116×
100816942×
1536472×
100820292×
100823624×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw an adjustable foot (10082362) into each corner tube. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 1

    Screw an adjustable foot (10082362) into each corner tube.

    4 feet — 2 on each bottom rail.

  2. Step 2: Push both rails into the right side panel. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 2

    Push both rails into the right side panel.

    Check which way round each rail goes — manual step 2.

  3. Step 3: Fit the left side panel onto the other ends. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 3

    Fit the left side panel onto the other ends.

  4. Step 4: Fix the rails with 4 screws (190230). — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 4

    Fix the rails with 4 screws (190230).

    Use the Allen key. Screw them in all the way.

  5. Step 5: Fit the 4 corner brackets. 1 screw (190230) in each. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 5

    Fit the 4 corner brackets. 1 screw (190230) in each.

    Leave these screws loose for now — they’re tightened in step 25.

  6. Step 6: Raise the frame upright. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 6

    Raise the frame upright.

    Two people.

  7. Step 7: Hook in the bottom back panel, then swing it back. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 6–7

    Hook in the bottom back panel, then swing it back.

    Lock it with the flat screwdriver: push the 9 tabs into the slots.

  8. Step 8: Fit the second back panel the same way. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 8–10

    Fit the second back panel the same way.

    Push in its 9 tabs, then fix it with 2 screws (190230) — 1 each side.

  9. Step 9: Fit the third back panel: tabs, then 2 screws (190230). — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 11–13

    Fit the third back panel: tabs, then 2 screws (190230).

  10. Step 10: Fit the top back panel and push in its 9 tabs. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 14–15

    Fit the top back panel and push in its 9 tabs.

  11. Step 11: Top back: 2 screws (190230), 2 brackets (10081694). — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 16–17

    Top back: 2 screws (190230), 2 brackets (10081694).

    Fix each bracket with 2 screws (10005389). Leave all of them loose for now.

  12. Step 12: Lay the top upside down. Lift its 4 tabs with a screwdriver. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 18

    Lay the top upside down. Lift its 4 tabs with a screwdriver.

  13. Step 13: Hook the top on at the back, then lower the front. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 19–20

    Hook the top on at the back, then lower the front.

    Lock it from below: push up the 3 tabs at the back with the screwdriver.

  14. Step 14: Fix the top with 4 bolts (10038686) from below. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 21

    Fix the top with 4 bolts (10038686) from below.

    One in each corner, with the Allen key.

  15. Step 15: Level the cabinet: turn the feet up or down. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 22

    Level the cabinet: turn the feet up or down.

    Check with a spirit level on the top.

  16. Step 16: Now tighten all the loose screws. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 23–25

    Now tighten all the loose screws.

    Brackets (10005389, Phillips), then the 190230 screws: 2 at the top, 8 lower down.

  17. Step 17: Lay the bottom shelf in: back edge first, then lower the front. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 26

    Lay the bottom shelf in: back edge first, then lower the front.

  18. Step 18: Fix the cabinet to the wall: 2 wall brackets (153647). — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 27

    Fix the cabinet to the wall: 2 wall brackets (153647).

    They hook onto the top brackets. Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones that suit your wall.

  19. Step 19: Press 16 shelf clips (10005835) into the slotted strips. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 28

    Press 16 shelf clips (10005835) into the slotted strips.

    4 per shelf — at the same height front and back, left and right.

  20. Step 20: Lay the 4 shelves on the clips. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 29

    Lay the 4 shelves on the clips.

  21. Step 21: Lock the shelves: push 16 clips (10081941) in above them. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 30

    Lock the shelves: push 16 clips (10081941) in above them.

  22. Step 22: Push the 2 hinge pins (150637) into the bottom shelf. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 31

    Push the 2 hinge pins (150637) into the bottom shelf.

    One at each front corner.

  23. Step 23: Set the right door on its pin, then swing the top in. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 32–33

    Set the right door on its pin, then swing the top in.

    Push the hinge clip (10082029) up into the top until it clicks.

  24. Step 24: Fit the left door the same way. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 24 · manual step 34–35

    Fit the left door the same way.

    Bottom onto the pin, swing the top in and click the hinge clip (10082029) up.

  25. Step 25: Doors not level at the top? Turn the feet to line them up. — IKEA BROR assembly

    Step 25

    Doors not level at the top? Turn the feet to line them up.

    See the last page of the manual.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix BROR to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use screws and plugs that suit your wall.
  • Unsure about your wall? Ask a professional which fixings to use — the manual shows the wall brackets in step 27.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2281970-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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