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How to assemble IKEA FABRIKÖR Glass-Door Cabinet

Step-by-step IKEA FABRIKÖR Glass-Door Cabinet assembly: 20 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-758751-8).

  • 20 illustrated steps
  • 24 steps in the manual
  • 3:03 video
  • 57×47×150 cm cm
IKEA FABRIKÖR Glass-Door Cabinet, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: an awl and a pencil (for the wall fixing). Both Allen keys (130445 and 100006) are included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
100365164×
13041920×
1008504×
1145948×
1308722×
1307002×
1058671×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw an adjustable foot (10036516) into each of the 4 legs. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 1

    Screw an adjustable foot (10036516) into each of the 4 legs.

  2. Step 2: Join the legs in pairs with the 2 rails. 4 bolts (130419). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 2

    Join the legs in pairs with the 2 rails. 4 bolts (130419).

    A lock washer (100850) goes into each leg hole first. Use Allen key 130445.

  3. Step 3: Lower one pair onto the other so the rail notches lock together. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 3

    Lower one pair onto the other so the rail notches lock together.

  4. Step 4: Put the base frame on top of the legs. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 4

    Put the base frame on top of the legs.

    Line up the holes in its corners with the legs — see the manual, page 6.

  5. Step 5: Stand the post with the hinges on its corner. Fix it with 1 bolt (130419). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 5

    Stand the post with the hinges on its corner. Fix it with 1 bolt (130419).

    Check which corner and which way round — see the manual, step 5.

  6. Step 6: Fit two more posts the same way, 1 bolt each. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 6

    Fit two more posts the same way, 1 bolt each.

    Each post has its own corner — see the manual, step 6.

  7. Step 7: Fit the last post with 1 bolt. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 7

    Fit the last post with 1 bolt.

  8. Step 8: Tighten all 8 bolts at the post feet and the 4 bolts in the legs. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 8

    Tighten all 8 bolts at the post feet and the 4 bolts in the legs.

    Two bolts per post. Use Allen key 130445.

  9. Step 9: Lower the back glass panel into the grooves of the back posts. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 9

    Lower the back glass panel into the grooves of the back posts.

    Use the right panel — see the manual, step 9.

  10. Step 10: Push in the 8 tabs on the back posts to hold the glass. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 10

    Push in the 8 tabs on the back posts to hold the glass.

  11. Step 11: Fit both side glass panels the same way, 8 tabs each. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 11–12

    Fit both side glass panels the same way, 8 tabs each.

  12. Step 12: Put the top on. Fix it with 7 bolts (130419). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 13

    Put the top on. Fix it with 7 bolts (130419).

    The last bolt is for the wall fixing.

  13. Step 13: Mark the top edge on the wall. Screw the strap on 4 cm (1 ½") below. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 14–16

    Mark the top edge on the wall. Screw the strap on 4 cm (1 ½") below.

    Pierce holes in the strap with an awl first. Use a round-head screw suited to your wall — see the manual.

  14. Step 14: Push the cabinet back. Bolt the strap to the top (130419). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 17

    Push the cabinet back. Bolt the strap to the top (130419).

    Leftover wall-fixing parts aren’t needed.

  15. Step 15: Lay the bottom panel into the base frame. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 18

    Lay the bottom panel into the base frame.

  16. Step 16: Turn the feet until the cabinet stands level. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 19

    Turn the feet until the cabinet stands level.

    Use Allen key 100006.

  17. Step 17: Press a pad onto each of the 8 shelf supports (114594). Hook them into the posts. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 20

    Press a pad onto each of the 8 shelf supports (114594). Hook them into the posts.

    4 supports per shelf, all at the same height.

  18. Step 18: Lay the 2 glass shelves on the supports. — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 21

    Lay the 2 glass shelves on the supports.

  19. Step 19: Hang the door: a washer (130700) on each hinge, then a hinge pin (130872). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 22–23

    Hang the door: a washer (130700) on each hinge, then a hinge pin (130872).

    Two people — one holds the door. See the manual, steps 22–23.

  20. Step 20: Close the door. Lock it with the key (130497). — IKEA FABRIKÖR assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 24

    Close the door. Lock it with the key (130497).

Tips & safety

  • Always fix FABRIKÖR to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use a screw suited to your wall.
  • Push both hinge pins all the way down. The heads must sit flat on the hinges (manual p. 18). Turn the feet if the door needs aligning.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-758751-8). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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