How to assemble IKEA RAKKESTAD Wardrobe with 2 Doors

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 3 hinge plates (109221) onto each side panel.

   Sides flat on the rug, inner faces up. 2 screws (105248) per plate.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Tap 4 fittings (109837) into the bottom and top panels.

   Use a hammer. Then push 8 dowels (101345) into the panel ends.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Turn both panels over. Screw the bracket (103717) to the bottom panel.

   1 screw (109041) — not the longer one.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5–6

   Stand a side on its front edge. Fix the bottom and top panels to it.

   2 screws (100219) each, tightened with the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:39)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7–8

   Push 12 dowels into the 2 shelves. Screw one shelf to the side.

   2 screws (100219) — the other shelf waits for step 11.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9–10

   Press a glide (158568) into each plinth rail, then 8 dowels.

   2 dowels (101345) in each rail end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 11

   Turn the unit onto the side panel. Add the other shelf.

   It just sits on its dowels for now.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 12–13

   Slide both plinth rails in below the bottom panel.

   Glides towards the open end.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:12)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 14–15

   Push 6 dowels into the 3 narrow strips and slot them in.

   They stack behind the rear rail, under the bottom panel — see the manual, step 15.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 16

    Lay the other side panel on top.

    All the dowels go into its holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:26)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 17–19

    Fix the side with 6 screws (100219), then tighten them.

    Check the fittings are in the bottom panel. Tighten the 2 bottom screws flush with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 20

    Turn the unit onto its front. Screw the bracket to the front rail.

    1 screw (109041) — not the longer one.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 21–23

    Lay on the 2 back panels and nail them on.

    Check the edges line up all round. Hold the nails (405950) in the nail guide (105494): 15 per panel.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 24

    Press 4 glides (158568) into the bottom edges of the sides.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:59)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Raise the wardrobe upright — two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 25–26

    Against the wall, mark the top edge, then the 2 bracket positions.

    Use a pencil and a step ladder — never stand on the wardrobe.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 27–28

    Pull the wardrobe out. Screw 2 wall brackets (106989) on the marks.

    Screws 109567 + washers 100823. Drill and plugs depend on your wall — see step 27.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 29–30

    Push it back and screw the brackets to the top panel.

    2 screws (109049) with washers (100823). Use a step ladder.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 31–32

    Screw on the 2 rail holders (157308) and drop in the clothes rail.

    1 screw (105248) per holder.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:33)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 33

    Screw 3 hinges (109338) onto each door.

    Doors face-down. 2 screws (105248) per hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:40)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 34

    Slide each hinge onto its mounting plate, then tighten the screw.

    Left door on the left side, right door on the right side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 35

    Screw a knob (119595) onto each door, then close the doors.

    1 screw (109567) per knob, from the inside.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:54)