How to assemble IKEA BÅRSLÖV Sleeper Sofa

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Stand the 2 end frames on end, keyhole fittings facing in.

   Check the keyhole positions against the manual, step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Lay the first long rail on top and fix it with 4 bolts (105107).

   2 at each end, tightened with the Allen key 100092.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:25)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–4

   Screw the 3 slats to the rail with 4 screws (100295).

   2 in the middle slat, 1 in each outer slat. Allen key 100006.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Turn the frame over together.

   2 people — see the warning picture in manual step 5.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Lay the second long rail on top.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7–11

   Fix the corners: plates (10136451) and brackets (10136433).

   With bolts 10136826 and 105107 — see manual steps 7–11 for which goes where.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 12

   Screw 4 screws (100295) through the rail into the slats.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 13–14

   Click the 4 legs (10096251) on and add the felt pads (115309).

   Then turn the frame over onto its legs.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 15–16

   Hook the long bar in at both ends and fix it with 2 bolts (105107).

   One bolt at each end.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 17

    Lift the 3 packed cushions out of the seat section.

    The seat section lies upside down.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 18

    Place the leg rail on the seat section, posts in the marked holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:22)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 19–21

    Fix the rail: bolt 152122 in the centre post, 2 brackets at the ends.

    Brackets 10098611 with 4 bolts 123100. Use the long crank key 152056.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 22–23

    Click 2 legs (10096252) onto the posts and add felt pads.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 24

    Screw 4 bolts (100118) part way into the seat section.

    By hand — leave a gap under the heads.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Turn the frame upside down and lower it onto the seat section.

    2 people. The keyhole slots go over the 4 bolts.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:46)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 26–27

    Slide the frame to lock the bolts, then tighten them.

    Use the long crank key 152056 through the frame.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 28

    Cut the 2 transport ties and throw them away.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 29

    Turn the sofa base over together, then pull the seat out.

    2 people — see the warning picture in manual step 29.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 30

    Hang the backrest on: the hooks go over the pins and slide down.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:15)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 31

    Fix the backrest with 2 bolts (105107).

    From inside the frame, with the Allen key 100092.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:21)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 32

    Lay the board in the frame, light side up, and click in 4 fittings.

    Push fittings 10086452 — press until they click.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 33

    Screw 3 rods (130646) into each armrest by hand.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 34

    Slide the armrests on; the rods go through the frame ends.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 35

    Fit a washer (100854) and a wing nut (158457) on each rod.

    Tighten them by hand from inside the frame.

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25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 36

    Push the seat section back in.

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26. 

    Step 26 · manual step 37

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:57)