How to assemble IKEA BÅRSLÖV 3-Seat Sleeper Sofa with Chaise

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the 2 backrest parts on their backs, open side up.

   Short part on the left: this is the chaise-left version (manual pp. 5–32).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:21)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Join the backrest parts with 2 rods (130646) and wing nuts (158457).

   Screw a wing nut onto each rod first. A washer (100854) goes under every wing nut.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:27)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Open the chaise lid and tip the chaise onto its outer side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5–6

   Click the 5 legs (10096251) into the bottom of the chaise.

   Then stick a felt pad (115309) under each leg.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:44)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7

   Screw a hook (128857) to the inner side with 2 screws (109544).

   Then turn the chaise back onto its legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 8

   Inside the chaise, open the fabric flap and fit the plate (10096195).

   2 bolts (128864) with washers, turned in with the crank key. Close the flap and the lid again.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 9

   Screw 2 rods (130646) into each armrest by hand.

   Not the 115302 rods — those are for step 15.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 10

   Fit the armrests onto the ends of the backrest.

   The rods go through the holes in the end panels.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 11

   Fit a washer (100854) and a wing nut (158457) on each of the 4 rods.

   Tighten them by hand from inside the backrest.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:22)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 12–13

    Click 4 legs (10096251) into the armrests and add the felt pads.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 14

    Screw the second hook (128857) to the right armrest.

    2 screws (109544) — not 109566.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 15–16

    Screw 4 rods (115302) into the backrest, then lower the seat section on.

    The rods go through the holes in the seat frame.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 17

    Bolt the seat section to the right armrest: 2 bolts (152122).

    Each with a washer (100854). Turn them in with the crank key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 18

    Fit a washer and a wing nut (106718) on each of the 4 rods.

    Use the small wing nuts 106718 here, not 158457.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:57)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 19

    Screw 2 rods (159134) into the left backrest part, collar end out.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 19

    Tip the sofa up onto its legs.

    Lift it together — 2 people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 20

    Lift the sofa a little and slide the chaise in place.

    The rods drop into the slots. Fix them with washers and wing nuts (158457) from inside.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 21

    From inside the chaise, fix it to the seat with 2 bolts (152122).

    Each with a washer (100854), turned in with the crank key.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 22

    Fit 1 bolt (105237) with a washer up through the plate.

    Turn it in with the crank key, close the flap, then close the lid.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:31)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 23

    Turn the bed base upside down and fit the 4 castors (10095768).

    2 screws (109566) each.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:38)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 24

    Bolt the 2 lifting arms (10112381) to the ends of the bed base.

    2 bolts (139556) each, with the crank key.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:46)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 25

    Turn the bed base over and push it in under the seat.

    Lift the sofa slightly — the 2 pins hook into the hooks (128857).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:53)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 26

    Plump up the 3 back cushions and place them on the sofa.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:02)