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How to assemble IKEA HEMNES High Cabinet with Mirror Door

Step-by-step IKEA HEMNES High Cabinet with Mirror Door assembly: 20 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-565977-14).

  • 20 illustrated steps
  • 28 steps in the manual
  • 3:11 video
  • 49×31×200 cm cm
IKEA HEMNES High Cabinet with Mirror Door, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a pencil and a spirit level. The Allen key (100006) is included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
10135016×
11833112×
11063012×
1579075×
1576738×
1108532×
1576751×
1579662×
10417116×
1536464×
1536474×
1106464×
1237473×
123746/1237723×
1213601×
1212921×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw the 4 wall brackets (153646) onto the side panels. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 1

    Screw the 4 wall brackets (153646) onto the side panels.

    2 screws (157673) per bracket — not the 110853 ones.

  2. Step 2: Screw the 2 adjustable feet (157966) into the legs. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 2

    Screw the 2 adjustable feet (157966) into the legs.

    One in the end of each front leg.

  3. Step 3: Screw 12 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 3

    Screw 12 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels.

    6 in each panel. Turn them in by hand.

  4. Step 4: Push a dowel into each end of the 2 rails. Stand them on the side. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 4–5

    Push a dowel into each end of the 2 rails. Stand them on the side.

    Top rail at the top end, bottom rail at the leg end. Dowels 101350.

  5. Step 5: Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 6

    Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

    Use the flat-head screwdriver.

  6. Step 6: Push 8 dowels into the bottom panel and the fixed shelf. Stand them on. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 7–8

    Push 8 dowels into the bottom panel and the fixed shelf. Stand them on.

    The bottom panel goes next to the bottom rail, the shelf in the middle.

  7. Step 7: Insert 4 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 9

    Insert 4 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

    2 in the bottom panel and 2 in the fixed shelf.

  8. Step 8: Lay the other side panel on top. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 10

    Lay the other side panel on top.

    Two people. Its cam bolts go into the rails, the bottom panel and the shelf.

  9. Step 9: Turn the cabinet onto its front. Insert 6 cam locks (110630). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 11

    Turn the cabinet onto its front. Insert 6 cam locks (110630).

    Turn them clockwise to lock.

  10. Step 10: Screw the 3 hinge plates (123747) onto the right side panel. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 12

    Screw the 3 hinge plates (123747) onto the right side panel.

    Door on the left instead? Fit them on the left side — see the manual, p. 14.

  11. Step 11: Stick a bumper (102384) on the door stop (121360) and screw it on. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 13–14

    Stick a bumper (102384) on the door stop (121360) and screw it on.

    2 screws (110853). Position: see the manual, step 14.

  12. Step 12: Slide the back panel into the grooves. Turn the cabinet over. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 15

    Slide the back panel into the grooves. Turn the cabinet over.

    Push it in all the way to the bottom panel.

  13. Step 13: Push 4 dowels (101350) into the sides. Fit the top. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 16–17

    Push 4 dowels (101350) into the sides. Fit the top.

    Fix it with 5 screws (157907) and the Allen key.

  14. Step 14: Stand the cabinet against the wall. Mark the 4 bracket holes. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 18

    Stand the cabinet against the wall. Mark the 4 bracket holes.

    Two people. Mark through the holes in the brackets with a pencil.

  15. Step 15: Move the cabinet away. Screw 4 spacers (110646) onto the wall. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 19

    Move the cabinet away. Screw 4 spacers (110646) onto the wall.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall.

  16. Step 16: Hang the cabinet on the spacers. Level it, then fit the 4 covers. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 20–21

    Hang the cabinet on the spacers. Level it, then fit the 4 covers.

    Adjust the brackets and turn the feet until it is level. Covers 115754.

  17. Step 17: Lay the door face down. Screw on the 3 hinges. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 22–23

    Lay the door face down. Screw on the 3 hinges.

    2 hinges 123746 top and bottom, 123772 in the middle.

  18. Step 18: Hang the door: press each hinge onto its plate until it clicks. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 24–25

    Hang the door: press each hinge onto its plate until it clicks.

    Two people.

  19. Step 19: Press in 16 shelf pins (104171). Put in the 4 shelves. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 26–27

    Press in 16 shelf pins (104171). Put in the 4 shelves.

    4 pins for each shelf — heights: see the manual, step 26.

  20. Step 20: Fit the knob (124210) with the spacer (121292) and screw 157675. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 28

    Fit the knob (124210) with the spacer (121292) and screw 157675.

    The screw goes through the door from the back. Then close the door.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the cabinet to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included — if unsure, ask a professional.
  • Door not lined up? Turn the hinge screws to move it up/down, sideways or in/out — see the last page of the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-565977-14). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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