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How to assemble IKEA HAUGA Nightstand

Step-by-step IKEA HAUGA Nightstand assembly: 23 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2523359-1).

  • 23 illustrated steps
  • 24 steps in the manual
  • 2:58 video
  • 40×36×62 cm
IKEA HAUGA Nightstand, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1461148×
1190308×
1183314×
1013456×
1457184×
1517084×
1517074×
100930814×
1535482×
100400392×
1199761×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw the cabinet runners onto both side panels. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 1

    Screw the cabinet runners onto both side panels.

    IKEA CL on the left side, IKEA CR on the right — 2 screws (146114) each.

  2. Step 2: Stand one side on its edge. Click in the bottom and top shelves. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 2–3

    Stand one side on its edge. Click in the bottom and top shelves.

    Push the 2 fittings into the holes, slide the shelf in and press down until it clicks.

  3. Step 3: Fit the other side panel and press it down until it clicks. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4

    Fit the other side panel and press it down until it clicks.

    2 click fittings at each shelf.

  4. Step 4: Slide the back panel into the grooves in the side panels. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 5

    Slide the back panel into the grooves in the side panels.

    Push it in from the bottom end, all the way.

  5. Step 5: Push 2 plugs (151708) through the back, then press in 2 pins (151707). — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 6

    Push 2 plugs (151708) through the back, then press in 2 pins (151707).

    They fix the back panel to the bottom shelf.

  6. Step 6: Fit 4 clips (10093081) and push a wedge (10093082) into each. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 7

    Fit 4 clips (10093081) and push a wedge (10093082) into each.

    Positions: see the manual, step 7.

  7. Step 7: Push 2 dowels (101345) into the plinth and fit it under the bottom shelf. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 8–9

    Push 2 dowels (101345) into the plinth and fit it under the bottom shelf.

  8. Step 8: Push in the 4 feet. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 10

    Push in the 4 feet.

    2 straight feet (153548) at the back, 2 T-shaped feet (10040039) at the front.

  9. Step 9: Push 2 dowels (101345) into the top rail and slide it in at the top. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 11–12

    Push 2 dowels (101345) into the top rail and slide it in at the top.

  10. Step 10: Lock the rail with a plug (151708) and a pin (151707) at each end. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Lock the rail with a plug (151708) and a pin (151707) at each end.

    Through the round holes in the rail.

  11. Step 11: Stand the nightstand upright. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 11

    Stand the nightstand upright.

    Tip it up onto its feet and turn it round.

  12. Step 12: Now the drawer. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 12

    Now the drawer.

    Build it on the rug, standing on its front.

  13. Step 13: Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the drawer front. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 14

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

    2 at each end, by hand or with a Phillips screwdriver.

  14. Step 14: Push a dowel (101345) into each drawer side. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 15

    Push a dowel (101345) into each drawer side.

  15. Step 15: Stand both sides onto the drawer front. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 16

    Stand both sides onto the drawer front.

    The bolts and dowels go into the holes in the ends of the sides.

  16. Step 16: Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 17

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise.

    Use the flat-head screwdriver.

  17. Step 17: Slide the drawer bottom down into the grooves. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 18

    Slide the drawer bottom down into the grooves.

  18. Step 18: Fit the drawer back between the sides. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 19

    Fit the drawer back between the sides.

    Its groove goes over the edge of the drawer bottom (inset, manual step 19).

  19. Step 19: Push 4 pins (145718) through the sides into the drawer back. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 20

    Push 4 pins (145718) through the sides into the drawer back.

    2 each side.

  20. Step 20: Insert 4 cam locks (119030) into the back and turn them clockwise. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 21

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) into the back and turn them clockwise.

  21. Step 21: Turn the drawer upright and fit the 2 drawer runners. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 22

    Turn the drawer upright and fit the 2 drawer runners.

    IKEA DL left, IKEA DR right: hook on at the front, then 2 screws (146114) each.

  22. Step 22: Fix the knob (10052019) with 1 screw from inside the drawer. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 23

    Fix the knob (10052019) with 1 screw from inside the drawer.

  23. Step 23: Slide the drawer into the runners and push it closed. — IKEA HAUGA assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 24

    Slide the drawer into the runners and push it closed.

    Tilt it slightly to get the wheels in.

Tips & safety

  • Don’t sit or stand on the nightstand. Maximum load on top: 25 kg (55 lb).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2523359-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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