How to assemble IKEA VIKHAMMER Nightstand

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

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

   Lay it on the rug, holes facing up — check you have the right panel (manual p. 6).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw a drawer runner onto each side panel.

   2 screws (108462) each. Runners 190372 and 190373 are left and right — see the manual, step 2.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the top panel, then fit both sides.

   Runners on the inside. The cam bolts and dowels go into the holes in the side edges.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4

   Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise.

   Use the flat-head screwdriver.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Slide the back panel into the grooves in the sides.

   Push it all the way down to the top panel.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the edges of the sides.

   2 in each side.

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7. 

   Step 7

   Fit the bottom panel onto the dowels.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:00)

8. 

   Step 8

   Fix the 2 leg frames with 4 screws (100214).

   Tighten them with the Allen key 100001.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:05)

9. 

   Step 9

   Fit the square frame onto the legs with 4 bolts (100181).

   Use the Allen key 100002. Check the corners are flush with the legs.

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10. 

    Step 10

    Press the 4 caps (192805) into the corners of the frame.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Turn the nightstand over onto its legs.

    Get help if you can.

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12. 

    Step 12

    Now the drawer.

    Build it on the rug, standing on its front.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:34)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the drawer front.

    2 at each end.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Fit both drawer sides onto the cam bolts.

    The holes for the cam locks face outwards.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:44)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise.

    2 in each side.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Slide the drawer bottom down into the grooves.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Fit the drawer back and tap in 4 screws (110519).

    Use the hammer on a piece of wood so you don’t damage anything.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Turn the drawer round and screw in the 2 clips (124218).

    One under the front end of each drawer side.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Stand the drawer upright.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 17

    Pull out the runners, set the drawer on them and push it in.

    The clips lock onto the runners. Adjust a crooked front with a screwdriver (manual p. 18).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:20)