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How to assemble IKEA NYSJÖN Laundry Cabinet

Step-by-step IKEA NYSJÖN Laundry Cabinet assembly: 25 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2250653-9).

  • 25 illustrated steps
  • 29 steps in the manual
  • 3:26 video
  • 40×35×190 cm
IKEA NYSJÖN Laundry 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
12349216×
10137516×
1199761×
1244316×
10250916×
100488818×
100567342×
100322744×
1536474×
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 16 cam bolts (123492) into the side panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 2

    Screw 16 cam bolts (123492) into the side panels.

    8 in each panel.

  3. Step 3: Push 16 dowels (101375) into the edges of the 4 short panels. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 3

    Push 16 dowels (101375) into the edges of the 4 short panels.

    2 in each long edge.

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

    Step 4

    Stand the 4 short panels on the side panel.

    Top, bottom and 2 shelves — the cam bolts and dowels go into the holes.

  5. Step 5: Insert 8 cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 5

    Insert 8 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 8 more cam locks (102509) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 7

    Insert 8 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: Screw the 3 hinges (144553) onto the back of the door. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 20

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

    The door can hang on the left or the right — check the hole positions in the manual first.

  19. Step 19: Hang the door on the left side panel and tighten the hinge screws. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 21

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

  20. Step 20: Click the 2 rings (123056) into the round openings in the door. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 22

    Click the 2 rings (123056) into the round openings in the door.

    Each ring has a front and a back part that click together.

  21. Step 21: Press the 3 covers (139244) into the unused hinge holes. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 23

    Press the 3 covers (139244) into the unused hinge holes.

    On the back of the door, along the edge without hinges.

  22. Step 22: Drill the knob hole (ø 5 mm), 30 mm from the edge. Fit the knob (106266). — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 24–25

    Drill the knob hole (ø 5 mm), 30 mm from the edge. Fit the knob (106266).

    At the middle hinge height. The screw (119976) goes through the door from the back.

  23. Step 23: Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on the back of the door. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 26

    Stick the 2 bumpers (107091) on the back of the door.

    Near the top and bottom corners of the free edge.

  24. Step 24: Screw the 2 stops (123029) onto the left side panel. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 24 · manual step 27

    Screw the 2 stops (123029) onto the left side panel.

    Beside the middle and bottom hinges, 1 screw (124431) each — mark the holes with an awl first.

  25. Step 25: Unfold the 2 laundry bags and put them in the cabinet. — IKEA NYSJÖN assembly

    Step 25 · manual step 28–29

    Unfold the 2 laundry bags and put them in the cabinet.

    Push the bottom board into each bag first — see the manual, step 28.

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-2250653-9). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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