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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

What you need
Tools
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 104321 | 12× |
| 118331 | 2× |
| 101350 | 12× |
| 109532 | 8× |
| 113434 | 2× |
Step-by-step 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.

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.

Step 3
Turn it over and fix slat 5 with 2 screws (109532).
Use the Phillips screwdriver.

Step 4 · manual step 1–3
Build the second shelf the same way.
The manual shows steps 1–3 twice — one for each shelf.

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.

Step 6 · manual step 5
Push 8 dowels (101350) into the ends of the shelf rails.
One at each end of every rail.

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.

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.

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.

Step 10 · manual step 8
Turn the cart upright.
The wheels end up at the bottom of the legs.

Step 11 · manual step 9
Fix the first leg pair with 6 more bolts (104321).
Tighten them with the Allen key.

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.

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.

Step 14 · manual step 12
Insert 2 cam locks (113434) and turn them clockwise.
Use the flat screwdriver.

Step 15 · manual step 13
Drive 4 screws (109532) into the ends, just under the top.
2 at each end. Use the Phillips screwdriver.

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.



