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How to assemble IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet with 3 Compartments

Step-by-step IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet with 3 Compartments assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2341967-5).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 32 steps in the manual
  • 3:26 video
  • 79×29×148 cm cm
IKEA STÄLL Shoe Cabinet with 3 Compartments, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer
  • Allen key (included)
  • Drill (for wall fixing)

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

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1090482×
1095771×
1217142×
1002142×
11833116×
10135028×
11813716×
15193018×
1095034×
10034718×
1167136×
1027152×
1008232×
1103646×
1535522×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the two side panels. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the two side panels.

    Lay the sides on a rug, inner faces up. 4 bolts in each.

  2. Step 2: Screw on 6 compartment fittings (110364) and 6 pin fittings (116713). — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 2–3

    Screw on 6 compartment fittings (110364) and 6 pin fittings (116713).

    3 of each per side, with screws 100347.

  3. Step 3: Push 3 dowels into the bottom panel and stand it on the side. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 4–5

    Push 3 dowels into the bottom panel and stand it on the side.

    Lock it with 2 cam locks (118137) — turn them clockwise.

  4. Step 4: Push 4 dowels into the 2 back rails and stand them on the side. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 6–7

    Push 4 dowels into the 2 back rails and stand them on the side.

    Lock each rail with 1 cam lock (118137).

  5. Step 5: Push 2 dowels into the narrow strip and stand it on the side. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 8

    Push 2 dowels into the narrow strip and stand it on the side.

    It goes at the top end, by the back edge.

  6. Step 6: Push 9 dowels into the free ends and lay the other side on top. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 9

    Push 9 dowels into the free ends and lay the other side on top.

    Its fittings face inwards.

  7. Step 7: Insert 4 cam locks (118137) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 10

    Insert 4 cam locks (118137) and turn them clockwise.

    2 in the bottom panel, 1 in each back rail.

  8. Step 8: Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the top panel. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 11

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the top panel.

  9. Step 9: Turn the cabinet onto its front. Push in 6 dowels and fit the top. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 12

    Turn the cabinet onto its front. Push in 6 dowels and fit the top.

  10. Step 10: Insert 4 cam locks (118137) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Insert 4 cam locks (118137) and turn them clockwise.

    This pulls the top panel tight.

  11. Step 11: Build the base: 2 legs and the front rail. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 14–16

    Build the base: 2 legs and the front rail.

    4 cam bolts (118331) in the legs, 2 dowels in the rail, then 2 cam locks.

  12. Step 12: Fit the 2 side bars onto the legs. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 17–19

    Fit the 2 side bars onto the legs.

    Angle bracket (102715) with screw 109503 on each, a dowel in each leg, then 2 cam locks.

  13. Step 13: Fit the base onto the bottom panel. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 20

    Fit the base onto the bottom panel.

    2 screws 109503 through the brackets, 1 screw 109577 through the rail.

  14. Step 14: Turn the cabinet over onto its back. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 21

    Turn the cabinet over onto its back.

  15. Step 15: Screw the bottom panel to the legs with 2 screws (100214). — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 21

    Screw the bottom panel to the legs with 2 screws (100214).

    Use the Allen key.

  16. Step 16: Tap the 2 glides (153552) into the legs with a hammer. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 22

    Tap the 2 glides (153552) into the legs with a hammer.

  17. Step 17: Stand the cabinet upright against the wall. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 24

    Stand the cabinet upright against the wall.

    STÄLL must be fixed to the wall to prevent tipping.

  18. Step 18: Screw the upper back rail to the wall: 2 screws 109048 with washers 100823. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 24

    Screw the upper back rail to the wall: 2 screws 109048 with washers 100823.

    Use plugs 121714 in solid or hollow walls; in solid wood, screws only. Not the shorter 109577.

  19. Step 19: Click the plastic parts of a compartment together. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 25–29

    Click the plastic parts of a compartment together.

    Fold out the 2 perforated panels (10130232), click on the end pieces (10130199, 10130149), then panel 10130142.

  20. Step 20: Place it on the back of a door and fix with 6 screws (151930). — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 30–31

    Place it on the back of a door and fix with 6 screws (151930).

    Use a hand screwdriver — no power drill.

  21. Step 21: Build all 3 compartments the same way. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 25–31

    Build all 3 compartments the same way.

  22. Step 22: Hook each compartment into the cabinet and tilt it closed. — IKEA STÄLL assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 32

    Hook each compartment into the cabinet and tilt it closed.

    It hangs on the fittings at both sides.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix STÄLL to the wall. Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Use the 2 screws through the upper back rail (step 24).
  • Choose fixings that suit your wall. Plugs 121714: solid and hollow walls (8 mm drill). Solid wood: screws only (3 mm drill). Unsure? Ask a specialist.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2341967-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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