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How to assemble IKEA FJÄLLBO TV Unit

Step-by-step IKEA FJÄLLBO TV Unit assembly: 23 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2503161-1).

  • 23 illustrated steps
  • 30 steps in the manual
  • 3:30 video
  • 198×45×54 cm
IKEA FJÄLLBO TV Unit, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver, an awl and a spirit level.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
12215810×
15249720×
10761652×
1525274×
1525264×
13921212×
12374214×
1533348×
1395784×
1147554×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Slide the rail onto the end frame and fix it with 1 screw (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 1 · manual step 1–2

    Slide the rail onto the end frame and fix it with 1 screw (107616).

    The frame is built lying down on the rug.

  2. Step 2: Slide on the long mesh panel and fix it with 1 screw (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 3–4

    Slide on the long mesh panel and fix it with 1 screw (107616).

    This panel becomes the bottom shelf.

  3. Step 3: Fit the second rail and fix it with 1 screw (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 5–6

    Fit the second rail and fix it with 1 screw (107616).

  4. Step 4: Fit the second end frame and fix it with 3 screws (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 7–8

    Fit the second end frame and fix it with 3 screws (107616).

    Do this with two people.

  5. Step 5: Screw the 2 arched brackets to the front legs — 2 screws (107616) each. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 9

    Screw the 2 arched brackets to the front legs — 2 screws (107616) each.

  6. Step 6: Fix each bracket to the bottom shelf with 2 sleeves and 2 bolts. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 10

    Fix each bracket to the bottom shelf with 2 sleeves and 2 bolts.

    Sleeves 152526 go in from one side, bolts 152527 from the other.

  7. Step 7: Screw 4 feet (122158) into the ends of the end-frame legs. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 11

    Screw 4 feet (122158) into the ends of the end-frame legs.

  8. Step 8: Screw on the 3 front posts with 6 screws (139212). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 12–13

    Screw on the 3 front posts with 6 screws (139212).

    The 2 posts with hinge holes go at the sides, the plain one in the middle.

  9. Step 9: Turn it over and screw on the 3 back posts (6 × 139212). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 14–15

    Turn it over and screw on the 3 back posts (6 × 139212).

    Again the plain post goes in the middle.

  10. Step 10: Screw 6 feet (122158) into the ends of the posts. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 16

    Screw 6 feet (122158) into the ends of the posts.

  11. Step 11: Stand the frame upright and lower the shelf onto the rails. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 17

    Stand the frame upright and lower the shelf onto the rails.

    Check which way the shelf faces — see the manual, step 17.

  12. Step 12: Make a starter hole with the awl, then fix the shelf with 10 screws (152497). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 18

    Make a starter hole with the awl, then fix the shelf with 10 screws (152497).

    5 along the front, 5 along the back.

  13. Step 13: Lay the top face-down on the rug and place the top frame on it. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 19

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

    Check the frame’s tabs face as in the manual, step 19.

  14. Step 14: Pre-punch with the awl, then screw the frame to the top — 10 screws (152497). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 20

    Pre-punch with the awl, then screw the frame to the top — 10 screws (152497).

    6 through the tabs, 4 through the cross bars.

  15. Step 15: Turn the top over and lower it onto the posts. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 21

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the posts.

    The stubs under the frame go into the tube ends.

  16. Step 16: Screw the top frame to the legs and front posts — 7 screws (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 22

    Screw the top frame to the legs and front posts — 7 screws (107616).

  17. Step 17: At the back, fix the 3 clips to the back posts with 3 screws (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 23

    At the back, fix the 3 clips to the back posts with 3 screws (107616).

    Check the clips are turned the right way — see the manual, step 23.

  18. Step 18: Level the unit by turning the 10 feet. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 24

    Level the unit by turning the 10 feet.

    Use the spirit level on the top.

  19. Step 19: Screw 2 hinges (153334) onto each door — 16 screws (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 25

    Screw 2 hinges (153334) onto each door — 16 screws (107616).

    Lay the 4 doors face-up on the rug.

  20. Step 20: Hang the doors: screw each hinge to the frame — 16 screws (107616). — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 26

    Hang the doors: screw each hinge to the frame — 16 screws (107616).

    The outer doors hinge on the end frames, the middle two on the side posts.

  21. Step 21: Fit a washer (139578) with a screw (114755) on the inside of each door. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 27

    Fit a washer (139578) with a screw (114755) on the inside of each door.

    Near the top corner on the opening side — see the manual, step 27.

  22. Step 22: Doors not lining up? Push the unit square, then tighten the 4 bolts. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 28

    Doors not lining up? Push the unit square, then tighten the 4 bolts.

    The bracket bolts 152527 and sleeves 152526 at the bottom front corners.

  23. Step 23: Fix the unit to the wall with 2 screws through the top frame. — IKEA FJÄLLBO assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 29

    Fix the unit to the wall with 2 screws through the top frame.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones that suit your wall.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the unit to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Screws and plugs for the wall are not included.
  • Tidy the cables with the 14 clips (123742). Press them on where you need them — see the manual, step 30.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2503161-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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