IKEA · Cabinets & Wardrobes
How to assemble IKEA VIHALS Nightstand
Step-by-step IKEA VIHALS Nightstand assembly: 11 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2577621-1).
- 11 illustrated steps
- 8 steps in the manual
- 1:47 video
- 37×37×56 cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Hammer
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 110519 | 2× |
| 109049 | 16× |
| 10051660 | 4× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Hook the narrow back panel onto the 2 pins of a side panel.
Push the keyholes over the pins, then press the panel down to lock it.
Step 2
Hook the second side panel onto the back panel.
Press it down so the keyholes lock onto the pins.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Tip the frame forward onto its open front.
Lay it on a rug or the flattened box.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Push a large panel onto the pins, then press it down to lock.
Check the small hole is where the manual shows it (step 3).
Step 5 · manual step 4
Fit the other large panel onto the opposite end the same way.
Push it onto the pins, then press it down to lock.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Turn the unit upside down.
Step 7 · manual step 5
Hammer in the 2 plugs (110519).
One into each side edge, through the panel facing up.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Screw on the 4 casters with 4 screws (109049) each.
Use the Phillips screwdriver.
Step 9 · manual step 6
Turn the nightstand upright onto its casters.
Step 10 · manual step 7
Push the 4 shelf supports (10051660) into the sides.
2 in each side panel.
Step 11 · manual step 8
Slide the shelf in and lay it on the 4 supports.
Tips & safety
- Don’t sit or stand on the nightstand. It’s a delicate piece — maximum load on the top is 25 kg (55 lb).
- Build it on a rug or the flattened box. It protects the panels. Unsure about a step? Contact IKEA, as the manual suggests.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2577621-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
