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How to Assemble IKEA BRUSALI Shoe Cabinet with 3 Compartments

Step-by-step IKEA BRUSALI shoe cabinet with 3 compartments assembly: 23 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-1010480-15).

  • 23 illustrated steps
  • 26 steps in the manual
  • 3:19 video
  • 61×30×130 cm
IKEA BRUSALI Shoe Cabinet with 3 Compartments, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a hammer and a spirit level.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
13044916×
1013506×
1304403×
1004123×
11925216×
1167136×
1202926×
11279226×
10656218×
1003656×
1237272×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 16 cam bolts (130449) into the panels. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 16 cam bolts (130449) into the panels.

    4 in each side panel, 4 in the top and 4 in the bottom panel.

  2. Step 2: Tap 6 pivot pins (116713) into the side panels. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 2

    Tap 6 pivot pins (116713) into the side panels.

    Then fix each one with a screw 100365 — not 112792.

  3. Step 3: Push 4 dowels (101350) into the rails and set them on the side. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 3

    Push 4 dowels (101350) into the rails and set them on the side.

  4. Step 4: Insert 2 cam locks and turn them clockwise. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 4

    Insert 2 cam locks and turn them clockwise.

    One at the lower end of each rail.

  5. Step 5: Slide the shelf down next to the upper rail and lock it. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 5–6

    Slide the shelf down next to the upper rail and lock it.

    2 cam locks, turned clockwise.

  6. Step 6: Lay the other side panel on top. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 7

    Lay the other side panel on top.

    Its bolts go into the rails and the shelf.

  7. Step 7: Insert 4 cam locks at this side and turn them clockwise. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 8

    Insert 4 cam locks at this side and turn them clockwise.

  8. Step 8: Fit the bottom panel and lock it with 4 cam locks. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 9–10

    Fit the bottom panel and lock it with 4 cam locks.

  9. Step 9: Slide the narrow panel into the grooves at the top end. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 11

    Slide the narrow panel into the grooves at the top end.

  10. Step 10: Fit the top panel and lock it with 4 cam locks. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 12–13

    Fit the top panel and lock it with 4 cam locks.

  11. Step 11: Fit the 2 feet under the bottom panel. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 14–15

    Fit the 2 feet under the bottom panel.

    A dowel (101350) in each foot, then 1 screw 112792 each.

  12. Step 12: Screw the 2 brackets to the back of a door. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 16

    Screw the 2 brackets to the back of a door.

    3 screws 112792 each — not 100365.

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

    Step 13 · manual step 17–18

    Slide the widest board into the brackets.

    Fix it with 2 screws 106562.

  14. Step 14: Clip the narrowest board into the bracket tips. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 19–20

    Clip the narrowest board into the bracket tips.

    Fix it with 2 screws 106562.

  15. Step 15: Build the other 2 compartments the same way. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 16–20

    Build the other 2 compartments the same way.

    Keep the middle-size board of each set for step 25.

  16. Step 16: Hook the lowest compartment onto its 2 pivot pins. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 21

    Hook the lowest compartment onto its 2 pivot pins.

  17. Step 17: Put a bushing (120292) over each pivot pin. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 22

    Put a bushing (120292) over each pivot pin.

    2 per compartment.

  18. Step 18: Fix each bushing with a screw 112792 — by hand, no power drill. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 22

    Fix each bushing with a screw 112792 — by hand, no power drill.

    Not screw 100365.

  19. Step 19: Hang the other 2 compartments the same way, then close them. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 23

    Hang the other 2 compartments the same way, then close them.

    2 bushings and 2 screws 112792 on each.

  20. Step 20: Stand the cabinet upright against the wall. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 24

    Stand the cabinet upright against the wall.

  21. Step 21: Open the doors and screw the rails to the wall — 4 screws. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 24

    Open the doors and screw the rails to the wall — 4 screws.

    Screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall.

  22. Step 22: Fit the middle-size board in each compartment. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 25

    Fit the middle-size board in each compartment.

    Choose the angle shown in the manual, step 25. 2 screws 106562 each.

  23. Step 23: Fit the 3 knobs (130440) with screws 100412. — IKEA BRUSALI assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 26

    Fit the 3 knobs (130440) with screws 100412.

    The screw goes through the door from the inside.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix BRUSALI to the wall. A tipping cabinet can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Screw both back rails to the wall (step 24).
  • No power drill for the compartment screws. The manual says to use a hand screwdriver for the pivot screws in steps 22–23.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-1010480-15). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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