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How to assemble IKEA BALKARP Sleeper Sofa

Step-by-step IKEA BALKARP Sleeper Sofa assembly: 8 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-894477-4).

  • 8 illustrated steps
  • 3 steps in the manual
  • 1:36 video
  • 180×86×80 cm
IKEA BALKARP Sleeper Sofa, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: the Allen key that comes in the box — and a helper.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1008544×
—4×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the sofa opened flat and upside down. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the sofa opened flat and upside down.

    Work on a soft surface, such as a rug, so the fabric isn’t damaged.

  2. Step 2: Place the 4 legs on the corners of the frame. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Place the 4 legs on the corners of the frame.

  3. Step 3: Put a washer (100854) on top of each leg. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 1

    Put a washer (100854) on top of each leg.

  4. Step 4: Bolt each leg on with the Allen key. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 1

    Bolt each leg on with the Allen key.

    One bolt through each washer — tighten all 4 firmly.

  5. Step 5: Turn the sofa over onto its legs — 2 people. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 2

    Turn the sofa over onto its legs — 2 people.

  6. Step 6: Lift the backrest up into the sofa position. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 2

    Lift the backrest up into the sofa position.

    Follow arrows 1 and 2 in the manual, step 2.

  7. Step 7: To use it as a bed, fold the backrest down flat. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 3

    To use it as a bed, fold the backrest down flat.

    Lift the backrest until it clicks, then lower it flat.

  8. Step 8: Lift the backrest again to sit. — IKEA BALKARP assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 3

    Lift the backrest again to sit.

Tips & safety

  • Work with 2 people Turn the sofa over onto its legs together (step 2).
  • Assemble on a soft surface Lay the sofa on a rug or the packaging so the fabric isn’t scratched.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-894477-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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