How to assemble IKEA LIXHULT Cabinet

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Stand the two U-shaped frames on the rug.

   Turn them so the holes match the close-ups in the manual, step 1.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Slide the two side panels down onto the corner posts.

   Press each one down until it clicks.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Slide the back panel down between the back posts.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Bend the 2 tabs at the top of the back panel.

   Use the flat screwdriver — this locks the back panel.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Lower the bottom panel in until it rests on the rails.

   Tilt it in, then lay it flat.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Turn the cabinet over and bend the 2 lower tabs.

   Same as step 4, at the bottom of the back panel — see the manual, step 6.

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7. 

   Step 7

   Push the 4 legs into the ends of the corner posts.

   No legs? Tap in the 4 feet (151061) instead — see the right-hand column of steps 7–8.

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8. 

   Step 8

   Stand the cabinet up on its legs.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Screw each leg tight with a screw (106917) — 4 in total.

   Phillips screwdriver; one screw through the side of each corner post, near the bottom.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Lower the top onto the cabinet and push it into place.

    4 clips under the top lock onto the frame — see the manual, step 9.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Bend the 2 tabs at the back of the top to lock it.

    Push each tab down with the flat screwdriver, from inside the cabinet.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Bend the second tab the same way.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Fix the cabinet to the wall.

    Screws and plugs for the wall are not included — use ones suited to your wall.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Push the 2 door pins (151059) into the bottom rail.

    One at each front corner.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Hang each door on its pin.

    Set the hole in the bottom of the door over the pin.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Push a latch (10047138) up into the top of each door until it clicks.

    Its pin goes into the hole under the top and holds the door.

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17. 

    Step 17

    Close the doors — done.

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