How to assemble IKEA FJÄLLBO Sideboard

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw the 6 feet (122158) into the ends of the 4 legs and 2 posts.

   Lay the parts on the rug. Check the hole next to each foot, as in the manual.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:22)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fix a drawer runner inside each side panel — 3 screws (112581) each.

   Runner “IKEA CL” on the left panel, “IKEA CR” on the right one.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–5

   Slot the 4 rails into the right side panel and fix them — 4 bolts (107616).

   Check the holes as in the manual, steps 3–4.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:35)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–8

   Lower in the mesh bottom shelf and fit the arched bracket.

   2 bolts (107616) through the bracket, 1 bolt at the back end of the shelf.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 9–11

   Lower the left side panel onto the rails, then fit its bracket.

   2 bolts in the bracket and 5 bolts (107616) into the rails and shelf.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 12

   Bolt each bracket to its leg: 2 sleeves (152526) and 2 bolts (152527).

   Check the foot hole faces the right way — see the manual, step 12.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 13–14

   Lay it on its back, slide in a middle post and fix it — 2 screws (139212).

   Use the post with the holes shown in the manual, step 13.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:05)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 15

   Put in the wooden shelf and screw it to the 4 tabs (152497).

   Pre-punch with the awl. Check which way the shelf faces — see the manual, step 15.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 16–17

   Fit the 2 door catches (10097808) on the other post, then fix it on top.

   2 bolts (107616) for the catches, 2 screws (139212) for the post.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:21)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 18–19

    Fix the shelf to both posts with the 2 brackets (152730).

    1 screw (139212) into the post and 1 screw (152497) into the shelf each.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 20

    Stand the frame upright.

    Do this with two people.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 21–22

    Fit the middle drawer rail (4 × 107616), then its 2 runners (6 × 112581).

    Plates as in the manual, step 21. Runner “IKEA CR” on the left, “IKEA CL” on the right.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 23–24

    Lay the top face-down, place the top frame on it and screw it on.

    Pre-punch with the awl, then 8 screws (152497) through the tabs.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 25–26

    Turn the top over onto the legs and fix it with 6 bolts (107616).

    The stubs under the frame go into the tube ends.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 27

    At the back, screw on the 2 mesh back panels — 12 screws (116654).

    Use 116654 here, not 107616.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:05)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 28

    Level the unit by turning the 6 feet.

    Use the spirit level on the top.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:13)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 29–30

    Screw 2 hinges (153334) to each door, then hang the doors.

    8 bolts (107616) into the doors, 8 into the legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:18)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 31

    Fit 2 washers (139578) and screws (114755) inside each door.

    They stop the doors on the catches at the middle post.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:27)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 34–35

    Fit the 2 wall spacers at the back top corners.

    Press in 190232, then screw on 150689 — or 190233 if there’s no skirting board.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 36

    Push the unit to the wall and fix it with the 2 wall fittings (126916).

    Screws and plugs for the wall are not included.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 37–38

    Drawers: set the front on the bottom — 2 screws (100395) and nuts (100782).

    Hold the nuts with the wrench.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 39–44

    Hook on the 2 sides and the back, then fix them — 6 screws (100395).

    The sides also get a nut (100782) each.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 37–44

    Build the second drawer the same way.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:02)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 45

    Slide both drawers onto the runners.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)