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How to assemble IKEA SKRUVBY Sideboard

Step-by-step IKEA SKRUVBY Sideboard assembly: 26 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2400014-3).

  • 26 illustrated steps
  • 40 steps in the manual
  • 3:30 video
  • 120×38×90 cm cm
IKEA SKRUVBY Sideboard, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a pencil, a hammer and a drill (for the wall fixing).

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1457184×
1004713512×
1183314×
10134514×
1007538216×
101155874×
100785898×
1190308×
1004006×
14611410×
1526765×
1333042×
1009308122×
1009308222×
1046633×
100713034×
100402421×
1506882×
1506892×
1269162×
1479682×
1584692×
1217142×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw the 5 feet (152676) into the bottom panel. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 1

    Screw the 5 feet (152676) into the bottom panel.

    Lay the bottom panel upside-down on the rug.

  2. Step 2: Turn it over and screw in 6 connectors (10047135). — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 2

    Turn it over and screw in 6 connectors (10047135).

    Screw them all the way in by hand — no thread may show.

  3. Step 3: Push 12 dowels (101345) into the ends of the 3 upright panels. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 3

    Push 12 dowels (101345) into the ends of the 3 upright panels.

    2 in each end.

  4. Step 4: Screw the drawer runners onto the middle and right panels. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 4

    Screw the drawer runners onto the middle and right panels.

    Runner CL on the middle panel, CR on the right side — 3 screws (146114) each.

  5. Step 5: Stand the 3 panels onto the bottom panel. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 5

    Stand the 3 panels onto the bottom panel.

    The connectors and dowels go into the holes in their lower ends.

  6. Step 6: Insert 6 cam locks and turn them clockwise. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 6–7

    Insert 6 cam locks and turn them clockwise.

    4 cam locks 10078589 in the sides, the 2 double ones (10115587) in the middle panel.

  7. Step 7: Slide the 2 back panels down into the grooves. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 8

    Slide the 2 back panels down into the grooves.

    Push them all the way down into the groove in the bottom panel.

  8. Step 8: Screw 6 connectors into the top, then press it on. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 9–10

    Screw 6 connectors into the top, then press it on.

    Connectors 10047135, underside up, all the way in by hand.

  9. Step 9: Insert 6 cam locks at the top and turn them clockwise. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 11–12

    Insert 6 cam locks at the top and turn them clockwise.

    Again the 2 double cam locks (10115587) go in the middle panel.

  10. Step 10: Turn the sideboard round and fit the 22 back clips. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Turn the sideboard round and fit the 22 back clips.

    Push in the clips (10093081), then lock each one with a 10093082.

  11. Step 11: Fit the 2 wall fittings (150688) at the top of the back. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 14–16

    Fit the 2 wall fittings (150688) at the top of the back.

    Skirting board on your wall? Screw a knob (150689) onto each — see the manual, steps 15–16.

  12. Step 12: Turn the 5 feet to level the sideboard. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 17

    Turn the 5 feet to level the sideboard.

    Check with a spirit level on the top.

  13. Step 13: Mark the holes on the wall, drill and fit plugs. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 18–19

    Mark the holes on the wall, drill and fit plugs.

    Plugs (121714) for solid and hollow walls; none for solid wood — see manual p. 22–23.

  14. Step 14: Push it back and screw it to the wall through the fittings. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 20–22

    Push it back and screw it to the wall through the fittings.

    Washer (126916) + screw 158469 — use the long 147968 if you fitted the knobs. Then snap on the 2 covers.

  15. Step 15: Push in 16 shelf supports and lay the 4 shelves on them. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 23–24

    Push in 16 shelf supports and lay the 4 shelves on them.

    4 supports per shelf (10075382), at the height you want.

  16. Step 16: Screw a hinge (10071303) into each door — 2 per door. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 25

    Screw a hinge (10071303) into each door — 2 per door.

    Doors face-down; the hinge cups go in the round holes.

  17. Step 17: Hang the doors and screw the hinges to the panels. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 26

    Hang the doors and screw the hinges to the panels.

    2 screws per hinge. Easier with two people.

  18. Step 18: Fit a handle (130417) on each door, then close them. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 27–28

    Fit a handle (130417) on each door, then close them.

    2 screws (100400) per handle, from inside. Stick on the 3 bumpers (104663) — see step 28.

  19. Step 19: Now the drawer: screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the front. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 29

    Now the drawer: screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the front.

    Lay the drawer front face-down on the rug.

  20. Step 20: Push a dowel into each side and stand the sides on the front. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 30–31

    Push a dowel into each side and stand the sides on the front.

    Dowels 101345 — one in the front end of each side.

  21. Step 21: Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 32

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock.

  22. Step 22: Slide in the drawer bottom, then the back. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 33–35

    Slide in the drawer bottom, then the back.

    First hammer the wire (10040242) into the back panel.

  23. Step 23: Push in 4 pins (145718), then lock them with 4 cam locks. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 36–37

    Push in 4 pins (145718), then lock them with 4 cam locks.

    Cam locks 119030 go into the edge of the back panel.

  24. Step 24: Turn the drawer over and screw on the runners. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 24 · manual step 38

    Turn the drawer over and screw on the runners.

    Runner DL left, DR right — 2 screws (146114) each.

  25. Step 25: Fit the handle (130417) with 2 screws (100400). — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 25 · manual step 39

    Fit the handle (130417) with 2 screws (100400).

    Screw them in from inside the drawer.

  26. Step 26: Slide the drawer onto the runners in the sideboard. — IKEA SKRUVBY assembly

    Step 26 · manual step 40

    Slide the drawer onto the runners in the sideboard.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix SKRUVBY to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Never put a TV or other heavy objects on top.
  • Doors not lined up? Turn the hinge screws to move each door sideways, in/out or up/down — see the manual, p. 36.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2400014-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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