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How to assemble IKEA VIHALS Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Step-by-step IKEA VIHALS Cabinet with Sliding Doors assembly: 16 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2277298-4).

  • 16 illustrated steps
  • 28 steps in the manual
  • 3:04 video
  • 95×47×90 cm
IKEA VIHALS Cabinet with Sliding Doors, assembled

What you need

Tools

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

You’ll need: flat-head and Phillips screwdrivers, a hammer, a pencil, and a drill (8 mm or 3 mm bit, depending on the wall) for the wall fixing. The Allen key and the door key are included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
100779824×
15170710×
15170810×
1005166016×
100930816×
100930826×
100059052×
100611786×
1505214×
1921574×
19215820×
1461144×
1095354×
1506892×
1269162×
1506882×
1479682×
1584692×
1217142×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Hang both sides and the divider onto the top panel. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 1 · manual step 1–3

    Hang both sides and the divider onto the top panel.

    Top panel on its front edge on the rug. Slide the pins into the keyholes, then press each panel down.

  2. Step 2: Press the 6 feet into the bottom panel and hang it onto the other end. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 4–5

    Press the 6 feet into the bottom panel and hang it onto the other end.

    Feet 10061178. Its 6 keyhole pins go in the same way — press it down to lock.

  3. Step 3: Tighten 4 bolts in the corners, then lay in the 2 back panels. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 6–7

    Tighten 4 bolts in the corners, then lay in the 2 back panels.

    Bolts 10077982 with the Allen key. Push the edge of each back panel into the side groove first.

  4. Step 4: Push 10 sleeves and 10 pins through the back, then fit 6 clips. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 8–9

    Push 10 sleeves and 10 pins through the back, then fit 6 clips.

    Sleeves 151708 first, then pins 151707. Clips 10093081 + wedges 10093082.

  5. Step 5: Fit the 2 wall fittings (150688) into the top corners. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 10

    Fit the 2 wall fittings (150688) into the top corners.

  6. Step 6: Stand the cabinet up. With a skirting board, screw on the 2 spacers. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 11

    Stand the cabinet up. With a skirting board, screw on the 2 spacers.

    Spacers 150689 onto the wall fittings, by hand. No skirting board? Skip to step 13.

  7. Step 7: Mark the holes, drill, then screw the fittings to the wall. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 12–15

    Mark the holes, drill, then screw the fittings to the wall.

    Screws 147968 with spacers, 158469 without — each with a washer 126916. Plugs 121714 suit most walls: see the manual, page 21.

  8. Step 8: Press the 2 caps (10005905) onto the wall fittings. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 16

    Press the 2 caps (10005905) onto the wall fittings.

  9. Step 9: Press in the 16 shelf supports (10051660). — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 17

    Press in the 16 shelf supports (10051660).

  10. Step 10: Press the 2 lower tracks and the 2 upper tracks into the grooves. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 18–19

    Press the 2 lower tracks and the 2 upper tracks into the grooves.

    Lower 157975 into the bottom, upper 157976 into the top. Start at one end and press along.

  11. Step 11: Screw the track stops into the ends of the tracks. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 20–21

    Screw the track stops into the ends of the tracks.

    Lower stops 192160 and upper stops 192159, each with 1 screw 109535.

  12. Step 12: Fit the 4 top fittings and the 4 bottom fittings onto the doors. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 22–23

    Fit the 4 top fittings and the 4 bottom fittings onto the doors.

    2 pins (192158) each. Top: 192157 (with lock). Bottom: 150521 (with adjusting wheel).

  13. Step 13: Hang the doors: top into the upper track, bottom into the lower track. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 24–25

    Hang the doors: top into the upper track, bottom into the lower track.

    Back track first, then the front track. Flip the 2 levers on the top fittings to lock.

  14. Step 14: Fit the 2 door catches (192161) inside the right side. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 26

    Fit the 2 door catches (192161) inside the right side.

    Slide the front door aside. 2 pins (192158) per catch.

  15. Step 15: Clip the 2 handles onto the outer door edges and screw them on. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 27

    Clip the 2 handles onto the outer door edges and screw them on.

    Handles 10078838, 2 screws 146114 each.

  16. Step 16: Lay the 4 shelves onto the supports and press them down. — IKEA VIHALS assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 28

    Lay the 4 shelves onto the supports and press them down.

    Slide one door aside at a time.

Tips & safety

  • Always fix the cabinet to the wall. Tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. The screws and plugs suit most solid and hollow walls; in solid wood use the screw without a plug. If unsure, ask a professional.
  • Don’t put a TV or heavy objects on top. Put the heaviest items low, and never let children climb or hang on the doors or shelves.
  • Doors not lined up? Turn the wheel on the bottom door fittings with the included key (100049) — see the manual, page 34.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2277298-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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