How to Assemble IKEA PAX Wardrobe Frames (2)

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Turn the end piece at each end of the wall rail (2x).

   Step 1 in the manual shows how.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Hold the rail on the wall where the frame will stand.

   For a 201 cm frame the top of the rail is 197 cm (77 9/16") above the floor — manual p. 7.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Level the rail and mark the 2 holes with a pencil.

   One mark through the end piece, one in the slot.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Drill 2 holes and fit plugs to suit your wall.

   Concrete or hollow wall: Ø 8 mm bit + plugs (10087223). Solid wood: Ø 3 mm bit, no plugs.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Screw the rail to the wall: 2 screws (109571) with washers (108817).

   First through the end piece, then level the rail and screw through the slot.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Two people: raise the folded frame up in front of the wall.

   Stand it just in front of the rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6

   Pull off the 2 tape strips.

   Don’t cut them with scissors — you could damage the panels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 7–8

   Unfold the frame and swing both sides out.

   The sides end up square to the back — two people.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

9. 

   Step 9

   Clip the 4 adjustable feet (10108698) onto the sides.

   First turn each foot to its lowest setting (manual p. 13).

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

10. 

    Step 10

    Press 2 clips (10042526) onto the rear feet.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

11. 

    Step 11

    Drop the rear plinth into the clips.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:22)

12. 

    Step 12

    Push the front plinth onto the front feet, then press it down.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

13. 

    Step 13

    Push 2 fittings (10120505) onto the front feet.

    See the manual, step 13, for their position.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

14. 

    Step 14

    Snap 2 clips (10046278) onto the rear plinth.

    See the manual, step 14, for their position.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:37)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 15–16

    Frames side by side: screw the strip (156586) onto the joining side.

    3 screws (110438), at least 2 mm from the front edge. The shorter strip is for 35 cm deep frames.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 17

    Click the L and R wall fittings onto the top of the sides.

    Press in the pin on each (2x). Use a step ladder.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 18

    Push the frame back so both fittings hook onto the wall rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:57)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 19–20

    Level the frame with the Allen key, then push 2 dowels (101349) into the front feet.

    Turn the key in the top of each foot to raise or lower it.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:03)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 21–22

    Tighten the screw in each fitting, then add the plate, star wheel and screw.

    Plate 10116990, star wheel 10115991, screw 10050446 — 2 of each. Hand screwdriver only, no power drill.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 23

    Push 2 clips (10042543) into the front holes at the top of the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:19)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 24

    Two people: slide the top panel in at an angle until it stops, then swing it level.

    Its 4 pins go into the holes in the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 25–27

    Turn the 2 star wheels, flip up the 2 front clips and tighten the 2 screws again.

    The top must sit flush with the sides. No power drill.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 28

    Click the L and R covers over the wall fittings.

    Covers 10115941 (L) and 10116003 (R).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:41)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 29

    Lay the bottom panel onto the plinth.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:47)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 1–29

    Build the second frame the same way, right next to the first.

    Its own rail on the wall at the same height; its strip goes on its left side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

26. 

    Step 26

    Join the frames: clamp them, drill 2 holes (Ø 5 mm) and push in 2 sleeves (100644).

    Drill through the hole marked 5, near the top and near the bottom (manual p. 34).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:59)

27. 

    Step 27

    From the other frame, screw 2 screws (100402) into the sleeves.

    Top and bottom connector.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)