How to assemble IKEA IDÅSEN High Cabinet with Drawer and Doors

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the 2 side panels on the rug, then stand them on their back edges.

   Inside faces toward each other.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Click the back leg frame into both side panels.

   Push until you hear a click.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Click in the front leg frame.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4

   Lay the back panel in between the sides.

   It rests on the back edges of the side panels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:35)

5. 

   Step 5

   Hook in the 3 shelves.

   Hook them on at the back, then press down — see the close-ups in step 5.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

6. 

   Step 6

   Fix the shelves with 6 screws (194732).

   2 screws per shelf, one into each side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 7–8

   Clip the 3 strips under the shelves, fix with 6 screws (123502).

   Use the 123502 screws here, not 194732.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Screw the 6 hinge plates (192555) to the right side panel.

   2 screws (193934) per plate. Arrow on the plate points to the top.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

   Press 4 plugs (115447) into the holes in the left side.

   Check the positions in the manual, step 10.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

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

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

    ▶ Watch this step (1:16)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 12

    Stand the cabinet up on its legs.

    Get help — it is tall.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:24)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 12–13

    Press the top on, then bend the 2 tabs.

    Check the top’s orientation (step 12). Bend the tabs with a screwdriver from the inside — see step 13.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 14

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

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

    ▶ Watch this step (1:37)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 17–18

    Drawer: hook the 2 side panels onto the back.

    Slide them down until they lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 19–20

    Fit the bottom panel, then push in the 6 tabs.

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

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 21–22

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

    The front lies face down — label hole and handle holes as in step 21.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

17. 

    Step 17 · 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.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 24

    Turn the drawer upright. Fit the handle with 2 screws (106632).

    The screws go in from the inside of the front.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 25

    Push the drawer onto the runners until it clicks.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 26–27

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

    Use the L-key. Hinges 192527 and 191117 — see the manual, steps 26–27.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 28

    Click the 3 doors onto the hinge plates.

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:37)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 29

    Fit the 3 door handles, 2 screws (106632) each.

    The screws go in from the inside of the door.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 30

    Close the doors and click in the 4 label holders.

    Insert, then press the frame until it clicks — see the manual, step 30.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:53)