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How to assemble IKEA NORDKISA Open Wardrobe with Sliding Door

Step-by-step IKEA NORDKISA Open Wardrobe with Sliding Door assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2162593-6).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 33 steps in the manual
  • 3:15 video
  • 120×47×186 cm cm
IKEA NORDKISA Open Wardrobe with Sliding Door, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Spirit level
  • Drill (for wall fixing)
  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: the Allen key (100006, in the box), Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, a pencil, a hammer, a spirit level and a drill.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1004062561×
10134546×
1577324×
1079671×
1090481×
1217141×
1090491×
1008232×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Push 10 dowels (101345) into the two slatted shelves. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 1 · manual step 1–2

    Push 10 dowels (101345) into the two slatted shelves.

    6 in the first shelf, 4 in the second. Check the hole pattern in the manual.

  2. Step 2: Fix the 4-dowel shelf to a side frame with 2 bolts (10040625). — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 3

    Fix the 4-dowel shelf to a side frame with 2 bolts (10040625).

    This frame becomes the right side. Tighten with the Allen key.

  3. Step 3: Push 4 dowels into the lower back panel. Fix it with 2 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4–5

    Push 4 dowels into the lower back panel. Fix it with 2 bolts.

    It lies flat, under the slatted shelf.

  4. Step 4: Fit the middle frame. Fix it with 4 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 6

    Fit the middle frame. Fix it with 4 bolts.

    2 into the slatted shelf, 2 into the back panel.

  5. Step 5: Push 4 dowels into the long back panel. Slide it in. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 7–8

    Push 4 dowels into the long back panel. Slide it in.

    It lies flat beside the middle frame.

  6. Step 6: Push 8 dowels into the 2 solid shelves. Fix them with 4 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 9–10

    Push 8 dowels into the 2 solid shelves. Fix them with 4 bolts.

    The bolts go through the middle frame from the open side.

  7. Step 7: Slide in the slatted shelf with 6 dowels. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 11

    Slide in the slatted shelf with 6 dowels.

    It goes at the bottom end, level with the right-hand shelf.

  8. Step 8: Fit the left side frame. Fix it with 6 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 12

    Fit the left side frame. Fix it with 6 bolts.

    2 into each shelf.

  9. Step 9: Push 6 dowels into the bottom ends of the 3 frames. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 13

    Push 6 dowels into the bottom ends of the 3 frames.

  10. Step 10: Swing the bottom panel up onto the frame ends. Fix it with 9 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 14–15

    Swing the bottom panel up onto the frame ends. Fix it with 9 bolts.

    Holes facing the frames, as shown in step 14.

  11. Step 11: Join the leg frame with 4 bolts. Screw in the 4 feet (157732). — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 16–17

    Join the leg frame with 4 bolts. Screw in the 4 feet (157732).

    Build it upside down on the rug. Check the hole positions on the long rails.

  12. Step 12: Turn the leg frame over. Push 8 dowels into the top. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 18

    Turn the leg frame over. Push 8 dowels into the top.

  13. Step 13: Fit the leg frame onto the bottom panel. Fix it with 10 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 19–20

    Fit the leg frame onto the bottom panel. Fix it with 10 bolts.

    Up through the rails into the bottom panel.

  14. Step 14: Carefully raise the wardrobe onto its legs. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 20

    Carefully raise the wardrobe onto its legs.

    Do it together — it is tall and heavy.

  15. Step 15: Fix the back panel with 7 more bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 21

    Fix the back panel with 7 more bolts.

    4 through the left frame, 3 through the middle frame, into the back panel.

  16. Step 16: Bolt the clothes rail between its 2 holders. Fix it at the top. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 22–23

    Bolt the clothes rail between its 2 holders. Fix it at the top.

    2 bolts for the rail, 2 more through the frames into the holders.

  17. Step 17: Push 6 dowels into the frame tops. Lay the top panel on. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 24–25

    Push 6 dowels into the frame tops. Lay the top panel on.

    Check which edge faces the front — see the manual, step 25.

  18. Step 18: Hang the sliding door: bottom guides into the track first. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 26–27

    Hang the sliding door: bottom guides into the track first.

    Lift the front of the top slightly and tilt the door in under it.

  19. Step 19: Fix the top with 9 bolts. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 28

    Fix the top with 9 bolts.

    Use a step ladder.

  20. Step 20: Stand it against the wall. Mark the top edge on the wall. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 29–30

    Stand it against the wall. Mark the top edge on the wall.

    Then mark the strap position 1 cm below the line, 7 cm in (manual, step 30).

  21. Step 21: Pull it out. Screw the strap (107967) to the wall at the mark. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 31–32

    Pull it out. Screw the strap (107967) to the wall at the mark.

    Screw 109048 + washer 100823. Plug and drill size depend on your wall — see step 31.

  22. Step 22: Push it back. Screw the strap under the top. — IKEA NORDKISA assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 33

    Push it back. Screw the strap under the top.

    Screw 109049 with a washer (100823).

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the wardrobe to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Never let children climb, sit or hang on it.
  • Turn the 4 feet to level the wardrobe. Then check the door: closed, it should cover the left section evenly (info pages after step 28).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2162593-6). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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