How to assemble IKEA EKET Connection Hardware

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Start with your assembled EKET cabinets.

   Sold separately. Shown as in the manual, seen from the back: a 70×35×70 cm cabinet on legs and three 35 cm cubes.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Press 2 wall connectors (141413) into each top cabinet.

   At the top corners of the back — on both cabinets that go on top.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Drill at each connector with an Ø 8 mm (5/16") bit.

   2 holes in each of the two top cabinets — see the manual, step 2.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Place the two cabinets on top.

   One on the left cube, one on the right half of the lower cabinet.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 3

   Slide 4 clips (152481) over the joint above the lower cabinet.

   From the back, over the rear edges of both cabinets.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Slide on the other 4 clips: 2 between the cubes, 2 under the top cube.

   8 clips in total for this combination.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 4

   Push a sleeve (144575) into each clip hole.

   One from above and one from below, through each clip — 16 sleeves.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 5

   Push a pin (144574) into each sleeve.

   Top and bottom of every clip — 16 pins.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 5

   The cabinets are now joined at the back.

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