IKEA · Cabinets & Wardrobes

How to assemble IKEA HEMNES Mirror Cabinet with 2 Doors

Step-by-step IKEA HEMNES Mirror Cabinet with 2 Doors assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2524182-1).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 20 steps in the manual
  • 3:18 video
  • 83×16×98 cm
IKEA HEMNES Mirror Cabinet with 2 Doors, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

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

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1579079×
1183314×
10134510×
1576734×
1106304×
10153012×
10417112×
1106463×
1186924×
1237514×
1536462×
1536472×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels.

    2 in each panel. Turn them in by hand.

  2. Step 2: Screw 2 hinge plates (118692) onto each side panel. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 2

    Screw 2 hinge plates (118692) onto each side panel.

    The screws are already in the plates.

  3. Step 3: Push 4 dowels (101345) into the ends of the rail and the shelf. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 3

    Push 4 dowels (101345) into the ends of the rail and the shelf.

    One in each end.

  4. Step 4: Stand the right side on its edge. Fit the rail and the shelf. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 4

    Stand the right side on its edge. Fit the rail and the shelf.

    Lock them with 2 cam locks (110630) — turn them clockwise.

  5. Step 5: Fit the left side and lock it with 2 cam locks (110630). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 5

    Fit the left side and lock it with 2 cam locks (110630).

    Turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

  6. Step 6: Push 6 dowels (101345) into the ends of the side panels. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 6

    Push 6 dowels (101345) into the ends of the side panels.

    2 in each bottom end, 1 in each top end. Check which way the bottom panel goes — see the manual, step 6.

  7. Step 7: Fit the bottom panel with 4 screws (157907). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 7

    Fit the bottom panel with 4 screws (157907).

    Tighten them with the Allen key (100006).

  8. Step 8: Unfold the back panel and slide it into the grooves. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 8

    Unfold the back panel and slide it into the grooves.

    Push it in all the way to the bottom panel.

  9. Step 9: Fit the top with 5 screws (157907). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 9

    Fit the top with 5 screws (157907).

    Tighten them with the Allen key.

  10. Step 10: Stick a spacer (110646) on the back with an adhesive pad (108064). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 10

    Stick a spacer (110646) on the back with an adhesive pad (108064).

    In the middle, on the fold line, behind the fixed shelf.

  11. Step 11: Turn the cabinet over onto its back. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Turn the cabinet over onto its back.

    Two people.

  12. Step 12: Screw a wall bracket (153646) inside each side at the top. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Screw a wall bracket (153646) inside each side at the top.

    2 screws (157673) per bracket.

  13. Step 13: Stand the cabinet up. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Stand the cabinet up.

    Two people.

  14. Step 14: Hold it against the wall and level it. Mark the 2 bracket holes. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Hold it against the wall and level it. Mark the 2 bracket holes.

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

  15. Step 15: Move it away. Screw the 2 spacers (110646) onto the wall. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Move it away. Screw the 2 spacers (110646) onto the wall.

    Wall screws are not included — use round-head screws, not countersunk.

  16. Step 16: Hang the cabinet and fit the 2 plates (153647) in the brackets. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Hang the cabinet and fit the 2 plates (153647) in the brackets.

    Adjust the height with a screwdriver, then clip on the covers (115754).

  17. Step 17: Lay the doors face down. Screw on the 4 hinges (123751). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Lay the doors face down. Screw on the 4 hinges (123751).

    2 hinges per door, on the outer edge.

  18. Step 18: Clip the hinges onto the plates, then tighten the screws. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Clip the hinges onto the plates, then tighten the screws.

    Two people.

  19. Step 19: Push in 12 sleeves (101530), then the 12 shelf pins (104171). — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Push in 12 sleeves (101530), then the 12 shelf pins (104171).

    4 for each shelf. Heights: see the manual, step 17.

  20. Step 20: Put in the 3 shelves. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 18

    Put in the 3 shelves.

    Tilt each one in, then lay it on its 4 pins.

  21. Step 21: Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on the front edge of the shelf. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 19–20

    Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on the front edge of the shelf.

    One behind each door, near the middle.

  22. Step 22: Close the doors. — IKEA HEMNES assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 20

    Close the doors.

Tips & safety

  • Hang it on screws that suit your wall. Wall screws and plugs are not included. Use round-head screws for the spacers — if unsure, ask a hardware specialist.
  • Doors not lined up? Turn the hinge screws to move a door up/down, sideways or in/out — see the last page of the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2524182-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

More guides: Cabinets & Wardrobes