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How to Assemble IKEA RÅSKOG Utility Cart

Step-by-step IKEA RÅSKOG utility cart assembly: 11 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2475409-4).

  • 11 illustrated steps
  • 7 steps in the manual
  • 1:41 video
  • 35×45×77 cm
IKEA RÅSKOG Utility Cart, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Spanner (included)

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver and the spanner (included).

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1241546×
101196126×
1211948×
101212152×
101212242×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Push the upper tubes into the lower tubes. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 1

    Push the upper tubes into the lower tubes.

    The narrow ends go down. Do this for both uprights.

  2. Step 2: Fix each joint with 2 screws (121194). — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Fix each joint with 2 screws (121194).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver — 4 screws in total.

  3. Step 3: Place both uprights onto the base frame. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Place both uprights onto the base frame.

    The lower tubes slide over the stubs of the base.

  4. Step 4: Fix them with 2 screws each (121194). — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Fix them with 2 screws each (121194).

    4 screws in total.

  5. Step 5: Fit the bottom tray at mark 1 on the tubes. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 3

    Fit the bottom tray at mark 1 on the tubes.

    Clamp on the outside: bolt 124154 through, cap nut 10119612 inside. Tighten with the spanner.

  6. Step 6: Fit the middle tray at mark 2 the same way. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 4

    Fit the middle tray at mark 2 the same way.

    1 bolt, 1 cap nut and 1 clamp at each end.

  7. Step 7: Fit the top tray at mark 3. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Fit the top tray at mark 3.

    Tighten the cap nuts with the spanner.

  8. Step 8: Lay the cart down on a rug. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 6

    Lay the cart down on a rug.

    Base facing you, ready for the castors.

  9. Step 9: Screw in the 2 castors with brakes. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Screw in the 2 castors with brakes.

    Tighten them with the spanner.

  10. Step 10: Screw in the 2 castors without brakes by hand. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Screw in the 2 castors without brakes by hand.

  11. Step 11: Stand the cart upright. — IKEA RÅSKOG assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 7

    Stand the cart upright.

Tips & safety

  • Castor brakes Press the lever down to lock the wheel; lift it to release (manual p. 8).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2475409-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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