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How to assemble IKEA FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Cart

Step-by-step IKEA FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Cart assembly: 16 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-55964-12).

  • 16 illustrated steps
  • 14 steps in the manual
  • 2:28 video
  • 100×43×90 cm
IKEA FÖRHÖJA Kitchen Cart, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
10432112×
1183312×
10135012×
1095328×
1134342×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Push the 10 slats into one of the shelf rails. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 1

    Push the 10 slats into one of the shelf rails.

    The dowels are already in the slats. The slat with the screw pockets goes in position 5.

  2. Step 2: Lay it flat and press the second rail onto the slats. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 2

    Lay it flat and press the second rail onto the slats.

    Check the holes in the rail ends face as shown in the manual, step 2.

  3. Step 3: Turn it over and fix slat 5 with 2 screws (109532). — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 3

    Turn it over and fix slat 5 with 2 screws (109532).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  4. Step 4: Build the second shelf the same way. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 1–3

    Build the second shelf the same way.

    The manual shows steps 1–3 twice — one for each shelf.

  5. Step 5: Build the drawer frame: 2 long rails, 2 end pieces and the divider. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Build the drawer frame: 2 long rails, 2 end pieces and the divider.

    The short pieces have their dowels fitted — press them into the holes in the rails.

  6. Step 6: Push 8 dowels (101350) into the ends of the shelf rails. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Push 8 dowels (101350) into the ends of the shelf rails.

    One at each end of every rail.

  7. Step 7: Lay one leg pair flat and stand both shelves on end in it. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Lay one leg pair flat and stand both shelves on end in it.

    Check the hole pattern in the rail ends — see the manual, step 5.

  8. Step 8: Push 4 dowels into the drawer frame and stand it in too. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 6

    Push 4 dowels into the drawer frame and stand it in too.

    The divider points sideways — see the manual, step 6.

  9. Step 9: Lay the leg pair with the wheels on top and fix it with 6 bolts. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 7

    Lay the leg pair with the wheels on top and fix it with 6 bolts.

    Bolts 104321 — fit the Allen key into the key holder to tighten them.

  10. Step 10: Turn the cart upright. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Turn the cart upright.

    The wheels end up at the bottom of the legs.

  11. Step 11: Fix the first leg pair with 6 more bolts (104321). — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Fix the first leg pair with 6 more bolts (104321).

    Tighten them with the Allen key.

  12. Step 12: Screw 2 cam bolts (118331) into the underside of the top. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Screw 2 cam bolts (118331) into the underside of the top.

    Lay the top face-down on a soft surface. Phillips screwdriver.

  13. Step 13: Turn the top over and lower it onto the cart. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the cart.

    The cam bolts go into the holes in the frame below.

  14. Step 14: Insert 2 cam locks (113434) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Insert 2 cam locks (113434) and turn them clockwise.

    Use the flat screwdriver.

  15. Step 15: Drive 4 screws (109532) into the ends, just under the top. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Drive 4 screws (109532) into the ends, just under the top.

    2 at each end. Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  16. Step 16: Slide the 2 drawers in. — IKEA FÖRHÖJA assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Slide the 2 drawers in.

Tips & safety

  • Assemble on a rug or the flattened box. It protects the birch surfaces from scratches (manual page 2).
  • Tighten the bolts with the Allen key in the key holder. Push the Allen key (100092) into the end slot of the holder (121030) for extra grip — manual page 3.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-55964-12). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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