How to assemble IKEA KOLBJÖRN Cabinet

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw an adjustable foot (10005757) into each of the 4 legs.

   2 front posts and 2 back legs. Turn the feet in by hand.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2

   Slide each side panel in between a front post and a back leg.

   Then bend the 4 small tabs over to lock it — see the close-ups in manual step 2.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Stand the left side up and fit the bottom panel into it.

   The frame is built lying on its back.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4

   Fit the right side onto the bottom panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:39)

5. 

   Step 5

   Fix the frame with 6 bolts (10005716) and the Allen key.

   3 bolts in each side.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Turn the frame upright.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6

   Add 2 more bolts (10005716) at the front, low down.

   One through each front post.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 7

   Join the 2 back panels with 3 screws (144262).

   Lay them face down and use the Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Lower the back into the frame from above.

   It hooks onto the frame at both sides — check the close-ups in manual step 8.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Bend the 8 tabs at the bottom over to lock the back.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:18)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Put the top on: back edge first, then lower the front.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Bend the 8 tabs on top over.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Fix the top with 8 bolts (10005716).

    Two at each corner, with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:34)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Press 4 bushings (142661) into the hinge holes.

    At the front corners: 2 in the bottom, 2 under the top.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14

    Fit the two doors into place.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Push in the 4 hinge pins (10090880) to hold the doors.

    They click into the bushings — see the close-ups in manual step 15.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:55)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Fix the plate (10006156) inside the left door: 1 screw (190018).

    At the bottom, near the door’s free edge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:02)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Screw 2 buffers (10004350) inside the right door (130864).

    One at the top and one at the bottom, near the free edge.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Hook the 4 shelf clips (10005835) into the side panels.

    Two on each side, at the same height.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:15)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 19

    Tilt the shelf in and lay it on the clips.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 20

    Level the cabinet: turn the feet up or down.

    Check with a spirit level on top.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:28)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 21

    Fix the cabinet to the wall with 2 screws through the back.

    The spacers (114664) go between cabinet and wall. Wall screws and plugs are not included.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:35)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 22

    Press the 4 caps (10005690) into the holes in the top.

    Combining it with a KOLBJÖRN shelf unit? See manual pages 7 and 22–23.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:43)