How to assemble IKEA SUNDSÖ Cabinet

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Slide the 2 side panels down onto the base pieces.

   The 4 corner posts go up into the bottom of the sides.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fit the back panel in between the two sides.

   Slide it in as shown in manual step 2.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Lower the top on and press it down until it clicks.

   It snaps onto 4 tabs on the side panels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4

   Lock the top: push up the 2 tabs under its front edge.

   Use a flat-blade screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Carefully lay the cabinet on its back.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Drive 2 screws (144201) in near the top, one in each side.

   Use the Phillips screwdriver — see manual step 5 for the holes.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6

   Tap the 4 feet (139460) into the corners of the base.

   Use a hammer with a piece of wood in between.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 6

   Stand the cabinet upright again.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 7

   Lay the bottom shelf onto the base, folded edges down.

   Push the front edge down so it sits in place.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Fix the sides to the base with 4 screws (144201).

    2 in each side, low down at the front and back.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:13)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Place it by the wall and level it with the feet.

    Turn the feet up or down until the cabinet stands steady.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Hook the 8 shelf clips (10077822) into the slots.

    4 in each side, at two heights.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:26)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Lay the 2 shelves on the clips.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Press the hinge pin (10109411) into the square hole, bottom right.

    The door can hang on either side — this guide follows the manual (right).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:40)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Fit the door onto the bottom hinge pin.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:47)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Push the top hinge (10090880) into the door — it clicks into the top.

    See the close-ups in manual step 14.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Screw 2 buffers (10004350) inside the door (122959).

    Top and bottom, near the free edge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:01)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Press the cover (10096885) into the empty square hole.

    Bottom left, on the side without the door hinge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:08)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Close the door and press 2 caps (193598) into the front holes.

    One in the front edge of each side panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 18

    Door not straight? Adjust the feet to line it up.

    Turn the foot on the low corner up or down.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:21)

21. 

    Step 21

    Fix the cabinet to the wall: 2 screws through the back, at the top.

    Use round-head screws, not countersunk. Screws and plugs for your wall are not included.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:27)