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How to assemble IKEA EKET Wall Cabinet with 2 Drawers

Step-by-step IKEA EKET Wall Cabinet with 2 Drawers assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2164291-6).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 26 steps in the manual
  • 3:28 video
  • 35×35×35 cm
IKEA EKET Wall Cabinet with 2 Drawers, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1105198×
1183318×
1013444×
10904912×
1288148×
1200768×
100930814×
100930824×
1177832×
101313664×
1524791×
1524801×
1176872×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Sort the four frame panels. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 1

    Sort the four frame panels.

    Two have pegs, two have keyhole slots. The peg panel marked 1 is the top.

  2. Step 2: Screw 2 runners (10040619) to each keyhole panel. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 2–3

    Screw 2 runners (10040619) to each keyhole panel.

    3 screws (109049) per runner — pull the runner open to reach the front screw.

  3. Step 3: Stand panel 1 on edge and slide a side panel down onto it. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4–5

    Stand panel 1 on edge and slide a side panel down onto it.

    The pegs drop into the keyhole slots — press down firmly.

  4. Step 4: Slide the second side panel onto the other end. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 6–7

    Slide the second side panel onto the other end.

  5. Step 5: Slide the back panel into the grooves. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 8

    Slide the back panel into the grooves.

    Make sure it runs in the grooves, not on top of them.

  6. Step 6: Press the last panel down onto the pegs, then turn the frame upright. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 9–10

    Press the last panel down onto the pegs, then turn the frame upright.

  7. Step 7: Panel 1 goes at the top. Push the back panel fully into the bottom groove. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 11

    Panel 1 goes at the top. Push the back panel fully into the bottom groove.

  8. Step 8: Fit 4 clips (10093081) around the back panel. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 12

    Fit 4 clips (10093081) around the back panel.

    Then press a wedge (10093082) into each clip.

  9. Step 9: Hanging it on the wall: now follow the suspension rail manual. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 9

    Hanging it on the wall: now follow the suspension rail manual.

    Rail step 1 — screw a bolt (117783) into each bracket with the Allen key. Not too far: see the manual.

  10. Step 10: Press the brackets into the top corners at the back. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 10

    Press the brackets into the top corners at the back.

    Rail step 2 — 152479 and 152480, one in each corner.

  11. Step 11: Screw each bracket on with 2 screws (10131366). — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 11

    Screw each bracket on with 2 screws (10131366).

    Rail step 3 — one into the side panel, one into the top panel.

  12. Step 12: Tape the drilling template to the wall and mark the rail holes. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 12

    Tape the drilling template to the wall and mark the rail holes.

    Rail step 4 — use a level to get it straight.

  13. Step 13: Screw the rail (133114) to the wall through 2 spacers (117687). — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 13

    Screw the rail (133114) to the wall through 2 spacers (117687).

    Rail step 5 — wall screws are not included; choose screws for your wall.

  14. Step 14: Lift the cabinet and hook it onto the rail — click! — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 14

    Lift the cabinet and hook it onto the rail — click!

    Rail step 6.

  15. Step 15: Now the drawers. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 15

    Now the drawers.

    There are two. We’ll build one step by step.

  16. Step 16: Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the drawer front. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 18

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the drawer front.

    Lay it face down, holes up.

  17. Step 17: Screw a runner (10040613) to each side with 2 screws (128814). — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 19–20

    Screw a runner (10040613) to each side with 2 screws (128814).

    Then push a dowel (101344) into the front end of each side.

  18. Step 18: Push both sides onto the cam bolts and lock 4 cam locks (120076). — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 21–22

    Push both sides onto the cam bolts and lock 4 cam locks (120076).

    Turn each cam lock clockwise to tighten it.

  19. Step 19: Slide the drawer bottom into the grooves, then fit the back. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 23–24

    Slide the drawer bottom into the grooves, then fit the back.

    The bottom only fits one way round — see step 23.

  20. Step 20: Hammer in 4 screw-dowels (110519) through the sides into the back. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 25

    Hammer in 4 screw-dowels (110519) through the sides into the back.

    2 on each side.

  21. Step 21: Build the second drawer the same way. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 18–25

    Build the second drawer the same way.

  22. Step 22: Slide each drawer onto its runners and push it in. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 26

    Slide each drawer onto its runners and push it in.

Tips & safety

  • Only hang it on the EKET suspension rail. Furniture tip-over or fall can cause serious injury. Wall screws are not included — choose screws suited to your wall.
  • Fine-tune the height. Turn the bolts (117783) in the brackets with the Allen key to raise or lower the cabinet on the rail — rail manual p. 14.
  • Taking a drawer out? Pull it fully open and release the catches on both runners — manual p. 31.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2164291-6). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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