How to assemble IKEA RAKKESTAD Wardrobe with Sliding Doors

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 12 dowels (101345) into the divider and the two shelf halves.

   Lay the panels on a rug. 4 in each panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Screw 2 cam bolts (118331) into the divider. Fit one shelf half on them.

   Turn the bolts in by hand, then press the shelf half down onto the bolts and dowels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Lock it with 2 cam locks (118137), then stand it up on its edge.

   Turn the locks clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5–6

   Add 2 cam bolts on the other side and fit the second shelf half.

   Lock it with 2 cam locks (118137), turned clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:39)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7–8

   Push 4 dowels into the top and bottom. Press in the 4 door tracks.

   1 dowel (101345) in each end. Press each track (10040609) into its groove.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:47)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Fit the top and bottom panels onto the ends of the divider.

   4 screws (100219), tightened with the Allen key (100001). Tracks at the front edge.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10–11

   Fit the first side panel. Fix it with 5 screws (100219).

   Tighten them with the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 12–14

   Push 8 dowels into the 2 short rails. Fit one under the top.

   Use the shorter rails here. Fix with 3 screws (100219) through the side.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 15–17

   Slide in the other rail. Fit the second side and fix it with 3 screws.

   Screws 100219 at the top end, with the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 18–19

    Push 8 dowels into the 2 long rails and drop them in at the bottom.

    2 dowels (101345) in each end.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:25)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 20–21

    Fix the bottom and the shelf with 5 more screws (100219).

    3 at the bottom end (step 20) and 2 into the shelf (step 21).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 22–23

    Fit the bracket (102646) between the bottom and the front rail.

    2 screws (109041) — the short ones, not the long ones.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 24–28

    Lay on the 2 back panel halves and nail them on.

    Line up the edges and use the nail guide (105494). Corners first, then 44 more nails (405950).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:44)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 29

    Press the 6 glides (158568) into the bottom edges.

    2 in each side panel and 1 in the middle of each long rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 30

    Raise the wardrobe with two people. Mark the top edge on the wall.

    Stand it against the wall where it will go.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 31–32

    Pull it out. Mark the bracket slots, then screw the 2 brackets to the wall.

    Screws 109048 + washers 100823. Plugs and drill size depend on your wall — see the wall-fixing page.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:05)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 33–34

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

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 35–36

    Screw on 4 rail holders (157308) and drop in the 2 clothes rails.

    1 screw (105811) per holder. Clothes rails 146855.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:19)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 37

    Press 8 small stops (115339) into the side panels.

    At the front edge — top and bottom of each side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 38–39

    Screw 2 bottom fittings (143278) and 2 top fittings (143279) on each door.

    2 screws (100365) per fitting. Doors face-down — check which end is which in the manual.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:31)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 40–41

    Hang the back door: bottom into the rear track, then tilt the top in.

    Push it up into the top track and press the top fittings until they click.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 42–43

    Hang the front door the same way, in the front track.

    Then press its top fittings until they click.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:45)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 44

    Fit 3 door stops (192169) inside the left side panel.

    Slide both doors to the right. Lock each stop with 2 pins (192166).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 45

    Screw a knob (119595) onto each door.

    1 screw (109567) per knob, from the back of the door.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:58)