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How to Assemble IKEA NISSAFORS Utility Cart

Step-by-step IKEA NISSAFORS utility cart assembly: 13 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2119159-10).

  • 13 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 1:54 video
  • 50×30×83 cm
IKEA NISSAFORS Utility Cart, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: the Allen key (190094, included).

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
19041916×
1000547118×
1000548518×
100548524×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Slide the two end rails onto the tray bottom. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 1

    Slide the two end rails onto the tray bottom.

    Build all 3 trays the same way (steps 1–4).

  2. Step 2: Fix each end rail with a push rivet — click! — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 2

    Fix each end rail with a push rivet — click!

    Sleeve 10005471 first, then pin 10005485. 2 per tray.

  3. Step 3: Push the front and back rails onto the tray. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 3

    Push the front and back rails onto the tray.

    The rail ends slide over the end rails at all 4 corners.

  4. Step 4: Fix the front and back rails with 4 push rivets — click! — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 4

    Fix the front and back rails with 4 push rivets — click!

    Sleeve first, then pin.

  5. Step 5: Build the other two trays the same way. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 1–4

    Build the other two trays the same way.

    The deep tray goes at the bottom of the cart.

  6. Step 6: Stand the trays on one side frame. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Stand the trays on one side frame.

    Lay the frame on the floor; trays in the order shown.

  7. Step 7: Screw in 8 bolts with the Allen key — not fully tight yet. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Screw in 8 bolts with the Allen key — not fully tight yet.

    Leave the bolt heads slightly raised (manual step 5).

  8. Step 8: Turn the assembly over onto the second frame. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 6

    Turn the assembly over onto the second frame.

  9. Step 9: Screw in 8 more bolts — not fully tight yet. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Screw in 8 more bolts — not fully tight yet.

  10. Step 10: Now tighten all 16 bolts with the Allen key. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Now tighten all 16 bolts with the Allen key.

  11. Step 11: Turn the cart upside down. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Turn the cart upside down.

  12. Step 12: Push a castor into each tube end — click! — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 8

    Push a castor into each tube end — click!

    4 castors (10054852).

  13. Step 13: Turn the cart upright. — IKEA NISSAFORS assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Turn the cart upright.

Tips & safety

  • Tighten last Screw all 16 bolts in loosely first; tighten them only when both frames are on (manual steps 5–7).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2119159-10). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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