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How to assemble IKEA IDÅSEN Cabinet with Doors and Drawers

Step-by-step IKEA IDÅSEN Cabinet with Doors and Drawers assembly: 24 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2091158-8).

  • 24 illustrated steps
  • 34 steps in the manual
  • 3:28 video
  • 80×47×119 cm
IKEA IDÅSEN Cabinet with Doors and Drawers, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: a cross-head screwdriver. The L-key (112830) for the hinge screws is in the box.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
19473220×
1939348×
1125818×
1937838×
1095358×
1066328×
1269162×
1333042×
1145948×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 2 hinge plates (192555) onto each side panel. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 1 · manual step 1–2

    Screw 2 hinge plates (192555) onto each side panel.

    2 screws (193934) per plate. Lay both sides flat, inside up — check the arrow on each plate.

  2. Step 2: Stand the side panels on their back edges. Click in the back leg frame. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 3

    Stand the side panels on their back edges. Click in the back leg frame.

    The rail with 2 legs clicks into the bottom of both sides.

  3. Step 3: Click in the front leg frame. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4

    Click in the front leg frame.

  4. Step 4: Slide the top onto the end. Fix it with 4 screws (194732). — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 5–6

    Slide the top onto the end. Fix it with 4 screws (194732).

    2 screws through each side panel.

  5. Step 5: Lay the 2 back panels in between the sides. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 7–8

    Lay the 2 back panels in between the sides.

    The long one at the top end, the short one at the leg end.

  6. Step 6: Lock the back panels: press in the 4 tabs with a screwdriver. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 9

    Lock the back panels: press in the 4 tabs with a screwdriver.

    See the close-up in the manual, step 9.

  7. Step 7: Fit the fixed shelf over the drawer section. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 10

    Fit the fixed shelf over the drawer section.

    Hook it in at the back, then swing it up into place.

  8. Step 8: Fit the divider and fix it with 4 screws (194732). — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 11–12

    Fit the divider and fix it with 4 screws (194732).

    2 through the fixed shelf, 2 through the leg frames.

  9. Step 9: Screw in the 4 drawer runners, 2 screws (112581) each. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 13–14

    Screw in the 4 drawer runners, 2 screws (112581) each.

    Runners 151127 and 151128 — the hook goes at the front.

  10. Step 10: Stand the cabinet up on its legs. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 14

    Stand the cabinet up on its legs.

  11. Step 11: Fix the cabinet to the wall: 2 screws + washers (126916). — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 15

    Fix the cabinet to the wall: 2 screws + washers (126916).

    Wall screws are not included. Then click on the 2 covers (133304).

  12. Step 12: Drawer: hook the 2 sides onto the bottom panel. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 17–18

    Drawer: hook the 2 sides onto the bottom panel.

    Press down so the hooks lock. Build one drawer at a time.

  13. Step 13: Press the back into the top and bend the 6 tabs. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 19–20

    Press the back into the top and bend the 6 tabs.

    Use the screwdriver tip on the tabs — see the manual, step 20.

  14. Step 14: Set the box onto the drawer front. Fix it with 6 screws (194732). — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 21–22

    Set the box onto the drawer front. Fix it with 6 screws (194732).

    The front lies face down on the rug.

  15. Step 15: Turn it around. Screw on the drawer locks R and L. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 23

    Turn it around. Screw on the drawer locks R and L.

    2 screws (109535) each. 193736 (R) and 193737 (L) — check the letters.

  16. Step 16: Turn the drawer upright. Click in the label holder, fit the handle. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 24–25

    Turn the drawer upright. Click in the label holder, fit the handle.

    Handle with 2 screws (106632) from the inside.

  17. Step 17: Build the second drawer the same way. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 17–25

    Build the second drawer the same way.

    Its label holder and handle are mirrored — see the manual, step 24.

  18. Step 18: Push both drawers onto the runners until they click. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 26

    Push both drawers onto the runners until they click.

  19. Step 19: Press the grommet into the fixed shelf. Clip in 8 shelf supports. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 27–28

    Press the grommet into the fixed shelf. Clip in 8 shelf supports.

    Supports 114594 hook into the slotted strips — 4 per shelf.

  20. Step 20: Put in the 2 shelves. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 29–30

    Put in the 2 shelves.

    Tilt each one in, then lay it down on its supports.

  21. Step 21: Doors face down: fit the hinges, 2 screws (193783) each. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 31–32

    Doors face down: fit the hinges, 2 screws (193783) each.

    Use the L-key. Hinges 191117 on one door, 192527 on the other.

  22. Step 22: Click the doors onto the hinge plates. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 33

    Click the doors onto the hinge plates.

    Hook the hinge on at the front, then press the back until it clicks.

  23. Step 23: Fit the 2 door handles, 2 screws (106632) each. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 34

    Fit the 2 door handles, 2 screws (106632) each.

    The screws go in from the inside of the door.

  24. Step 24: Close the doors — done. — IKEA IDÅSEN assembly

    Step 24

    Close the doors — done.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix IDÅSEN to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included.
  • Wall with a skirting board? Fit the 2 spacers (190233 + 190232) at the back so the cabinet stands straight — see the manual, steps 15–16.
  • Doors not level? Adjust them with the screws on the hinges — see the manual, p. 35.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2091158-8). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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