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How to assemble IKEA IVAR Cabinet
Step-by-step IKEA IVAR Cabinet assembly: 12 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2272100-5).
- 12 illustrated steps
- 2:13 video
- 80×30×83 cm cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver. The Allen key (100101) is in the box.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 100214 | 8× |
| 101350 | 8× |
| 101532 | 10× |
| 100344 | 16× |
| 100404 | 4× |
| 102646 | 2× |
| 108458 | 2× |
| 10095544 | 6× |
| 109560 | 6× |
| 109336 | 4× |
| 109535 | 4× |
| 109220 | 4× |
| 10078170 | 4× |
| 101827 | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Push 8 dowels (101350) into the ends of the top and bottom panels.
2 in each end. The groove along one long edge is for the back panel.
Step 2
Stand the top and bottom panels on edge against one side panel.
Lay the side panel on its back edge, holes facing in.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Fix them with 4 bolts (100214) and the Allen key.
Turn each bolt in until it’s tight.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Slide the back panel into the grooves.
Push it all the way in, up to the side panel.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Fit the second side panel and fix it with 4 bolts (100214).
Step 6 · manual step 4
Tip the cabinet upright.
Step 7 · manual step 5
Screw the 4 mounting plates (109220) inside the side panels.
A spacer (10078170) goes under each plate. 2 screws (100344) per plate.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Hanging it on the wall: fix it with 2 screws at the top of the back.
Wall screws are not included. On another IVAR cabinet or in IVAR side units? Follow manual p. 11 or p. 13 instead.
Step 9 · manual step 2
Screw 2 hinges (109336) onto each door.
Manual p. 17. Doors face-down, battens up — 2 screws (100344) per hinge.
Step 10 · manual step 3
Clip the doors onto the mounting plates.
Hook each hinge arm on, push until it clicks, then tighten the screw.
Step 11 · manual step 4
Push in 8 shelf pins (101532) and lay the 2 shelves on them.
4 pins per shelf — at the heights you want.
Step 12
Close the doors.
Tips & safety
- Always fix IVAR to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Screws and plugs for the wall are not included — use ones suited to your wall.
- Doors not lined up? Turn the hinge screws with the Phillips screwdriver to move each door up/down or sideways (manual p. 19).
- Doors rubbing where they meet? Take the 4 spacers (10078170) out from under the mounting plates — manual p. 20.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2272100-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
