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How to assemble IKEA MILSBO Glass-Door Cabinet

Step-by-step IKEA MILSBO Glass-Door Cabinet assembly: 23 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2094158-9).

  • 23 illustrated steps
  • 30 steps in the manual
  • 3:14 video
  • 73×42×175 cm
IKEA MILSBO Glass-Door Cabinet, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)
  • Spirit level

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver and a spirit level. The Allen key (130445) is included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1051034×
11546118×
1004084×
10040423×
1953622×
1510592×
1953134×
100032213×
1000324112×
1069892×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw an adjustable foot (195313) into each of the 4 legs. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 1

    Screw an adjustable foot (195313) into each of the 4 legs.

    Lay the legs on a rug.

  2. Step 2: Stand the legs up and join them with the 4 rails. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 2–3

    Stand the legs up and join them with the 4 rails.

    Long rails front and back, short rails at the sides — check the brackets, manual step 2.

  3. Step 3: Fix the rails with 8 bolts (115461) and the Allen key. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4

    Fix the rails with 8 bolts (115461) and the Allen key.

    Use 115461 here — not the longer 105103.

  4. Step 4: Lay the bottom frame on top. Fix it with 6 bolts (115461). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 5–6

    Lay the bottom frame on top. Fix it with 6 bolts (115461).

    4 bolts in step 5, then 2 more in step 6.

  5. Step 5: Stand the 4 posts on the corners. Fix each with a bolt (105103). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 7

    Stand the 4 posts on the corners. Fix each with a bolt (105103).

    The long 105103 bolts go in here, with the Allen key.

  6. Step 6: Lower the bottom plate into the frame. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 8

    Lower the bottom plate into the frame.

  7. Step 7: Fit the back strip. Fix it at the bottom with 1 screw (100404). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 9

    Fit the back strip. Fix it at the bottom with 1 screw (100404).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  8. Step 8: Put the top frame on. Fix it with 4 bolts (115461). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 10–11

    Put the top frame on. Fix it with 4 bolts (115461).

  9. Step 9: Fix the top of the back strip with 1 screw (100404). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 12

    Fix the top of the back strip with 1 screw (100404).

  10. Step 10: Fit the back glass: top edge up into the groove first. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Fit the back glass: top edge up into the groove first.

    Then swing the bottom in and push it down into place. Two people. Never stand glass on a hard edge.

  11. Step 11: Hold the back glass with 3 clips (10003221) on the strip. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 14

    Hold the back glass with 3 clips (10003221) on the strip.

    One screw (100404) in each clip.

  12. Step 12: Fit the right side glass the same way. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 15

    Fit the right side glass the same way.

    Push it up into the top groove, then swing the bottom in and down.

  13. Step 13: Screw 4 shelf supports (10003241) to the right-hand posts. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 16

    Screw 4 shelf supports (10003241) to the right-hand posts.

    1 screw (100404) each — check the holes in the manual, step 16.

  14. Step 14: Fit the left side glass the same way. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 17

    Fit the left side glass the same way.

  15. Step 15: Screw on the other 8 shelf supports (10003241). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 18–19

    Screw on the other 8 shelf supports (10003241).

    4 on the left posts (step 18), then 4 for the middle shelf (step 19).

  16. Step 16: Check every pane sits in its groove. Tighten the top screws. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 20–21

    Check every pane sits in its groove. Tighten the top screws.

    The 4 bolts in the top with the Allen key, then the strip screw at the back.

  17. Step 17: Lay the doors face down. Fit a latch (195311) on each. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 22

    Lay the doors face down. Fit a latch (195311) on each.

    2 screws (100408) per latch, at the top outer corner.

  18. Step 18: Push the 2 hinge pins (151059) into the bottom frame. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 23

    Push the 2 hinge pins (151059) into the bottom frame.

    One at each front corner.

  19. Step 19: Set each door on its pin, then lock it at the top. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 24–25

    Set each door on its pin, then lock it at the top.

    Slide the latch up into the top frame and push in the pin (195362).

  20. Step 20: Fit the handles (10002580): 2 screws (100404) each. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 26–27

    Fit the handles (10002580): 2 screws (100404) each.

    The screws go in from the inside of the door. The key (10002394) fits the lock.

  21. Step 21: Turn the feet until the doors line up at the top. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 28

    Turn the feet until the doors line up at the top.

    Check with a spirit level.

  22. Step 22: Fix the cabinet to the wall with the 2 brackets (106989). — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 29

    Fix the cabinet to the wall with the 2 brackets (106989).

    1 screw (100404) per bracket into the top. Wall screws are not included.

  23. Step 23: Open the doors and lay in the 3 shelves. — IKEA MILSBO assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 30

    Open the doors and lay in the 3 shelves.

    They rest on the 12 supports.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix MILSBO to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use screws and plugs suited to your wall.
  • Taking a door off? Slide the latch at the top of the door down to free it — see the manual, page 34.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2094158-9). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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