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How to assemble IKEA NYSJÖN High Cabinet

Step-by-step IKEA NYSJÖN High Cabinet assembly: 24 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2246305-7).

  • 24 illustrated steps
  • 26 steps in the manual
  • 3:29 video
  • 30×30×187 cm
IKEA NYSJÖN High Cabinet, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

You’ll need: Phillips and flat-head screwdrivers, an awl, a spirit level, a pencil, a hammer, a clamp, a tape measure and a drill with a 5 mm bit.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1234928×
1013758×
1199761×
1244314×
100488818×
1025098×
100567342×
100322744×
1536474×
1004382616×
1070911×
10122130×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw the 4 wall brackets (10032274) onto the side panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 1

    Screw the 4 wall brackets (10032274) onto the side panels.

    2 screws (10048881) per bracket — one bracket at each end of each panel.

  2. Step 2: Screw 8 cam bolts (123492) into the side panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 2

    Screw 8 cam bolts (123492) into the side panels.

    2 at each end of each panel.

  3. Step 3: Push 8 dowels (101375) into the edges of the 2 short panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 3

    Push 8 dowels (101375) into the edges of the 2 short panels.

    2 in each long edge.

  4. Step 4: Stand the 2 short panels on the ends of the side panel. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 4

    Stand the 2 short panels on the ends of the side panel.

    The cam bolts and dowels go into the holes.

  5. Step 5: Insert 4 cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 5

    Insert 4 cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise.

    Use the flat-head screwdriver.

  6. Step 6: Lay the other side panel on top. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 6

    Lay the other side panel on top.

    Its cam bolts go into the holes in the short panels.

  7. Step 7: Insert 4 more cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 7

    Insert 4 more cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise.

  8. Step 8: Turn the carcass onto its front and lay the back panel on. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 8

    Turn the carcass onto its front and lay the back panel on.

  9. Step 9: Nail 3 corners first, using the nail holder (105494). — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 9–11

    Nail 3 corners first, using the nail holder (105494).

    Line up each corner of the back panel with the carcass before you nail it.

  10. Step 10: Hammer in the other 27 nails all around the edge. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 12

    Hammer in the other 27 nails all around the edge.

  11. Step 11: Turn it onto its back. Screw on the 2 legs (10059781). — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 13

    Turn it onto its back. Screw on the 2 legs (10059781).

    2 screws (124431) per leg, at the front corners of the bottom.

  12. Step 12: Screw the 2 adjustable feet (10056734) into the legs. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 14

    Screw the 2 adjustable feet (10056734) into the legs.

  13. Step 13: Stand the cabinet up against the wall. Level it with the feet. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 15

    Stand the cabinet up against the wall. Level it with the feet.

    Turn the feet to adjust the height until the cabinet is level.

  14. Step 14: Mark the 4 bracket holes on the wall, then move the cabinet away. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 16

    Mark the 4 bracket holes on the wall, then move the cabinet away.

    Mark with a pencil through the square opening in each bracket.

  15. Step 15: Drive 4 screws into the wall at the marks. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 17

    Drive 4 screws into the wall at the marks.

    Not included — use pan-head screws suited to your wall; leave the heads sticking out.

  16. Step 16: Clip the 4 plates (153647) onto the brackets and hang the cabinet. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 18

    Clip the 4 plates (153647) onto the brackets and hang the cabinet.

    The screw heads go through the keyholes. Adjust the brackets, then tighten.

  17. Step 17: Snap the 4 covers (10043569) over the brackets. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 19

    Snap the 4 covers (10043569) over the brackets.

    2 at the bottom and 2 at the top.

  18. Step 18: Press 16 shelf supports (10043826) into the side panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 20

    Press 16 shelf supports (10043826) into the side panels.

    4 for each shelf — height: see the manual, step 21.

  19. Step 19: Lay the 4 shelves onto the supports. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Lay the 4 shelves onto the supports.

  20. Step 20: Screw the 3 hinges (144553) onto the back of the door. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 22

    Screw the 3 hinges (144553) onto the back of the door.

    Lay the door face-down on the rug.

  21. Step 21: Hang the door on the left side panel and tighten the hinge screws. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 23

    Hang the door on the left side panel and tighten the hinge screws.

    The door can also hang on the right — see the manual before step 23.

  22. Step 22: Mark the knob hole 30 mm from the edge and drill it (ø 5 mm). — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 24

    Mark the knob hole 30 mm from the edge and drill it (ø 5 mm).

    At the height of the middle hinge. Hold a piece of wood behind the door so it doesn’t splinter.

  23. Step 23: Fit the knob (106266) with the screw (119976). — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 25

    Fit the knob (106266) with the screw (119976).

    The screw goes through the door from the back.

  24. Step 24: Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on and close the door. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 24 · manual step 26

    Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on and close the door.

    On the back of the door, near the top and bottom corners.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the cabinet to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Wall screws and plugs are not included — use ones suited to your wall; if unsure, ask a professional.
  • Door not lined up? Turn the hinge screws to move it sideways, in/out or up/down — see the last page of the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2246305-7). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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