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How to assemble IKEA HYLTARP Sofa

Step-by-step IKEA HYLTARP Sofa assembly: 20 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2361790-2).

  • 20 illustrated steps
  • 21 steps in the manual
  • 3:02 video
  • 206×97×88 cm
IKEA HYLTARP Sofa, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Spanner (included)

You’ll need: tool 120202 (1×) — the box spanner that comes in the box.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1004722610×
1008546×
1007126×
1943774×
100988844×
100023001×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 4 studs (10047226) into the back unit. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 4 studs (10047226) into the back unit.

    Lay it on its back. Turn the studs in by hand, all the way.

  2. Step 2: Lower the seat frame onto the 4 studs. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 2

    Lower the seat frame onto the 4 studs.

    The studs go through the holes in its rear rail.

  3. Step 3: Push a wing nut (194377) onto each stud and turn it tight. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 3

    Push a wing nut (194377) onto each stud and turn it tight.

    4 in all — by hand.

  4. Step 4: Screw 3 studs (10047226) into the first armrest. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 4

    Screw 3 studs (10047226) into the first armrest.

    Into the holes on its inner side, by hand.

  5. Step 5: Fit the armrest onto the side of the frame. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 5

    Fit the armrest onto the side of the frame.

    The studs go through the holes in the seat frame and back unit.

  6. Step 6: Fit a washer (100854) and a nut (100712) on each stud. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 6

    Fit a washer (100854) and a nut (100712) on each stud.

    From inside the frame. Tighten with the tool (120202).

  7. Step 7: Screw 3 studs into the other armrest. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 7

    Screw 3 studs into the other armrest.

  8. Step 8: Fit it onto the other side and fix it the same way. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 8–9

    Fit it onto the other side and fix it the same way.

    Washer (100854) + nut (100712) on each stud — tighten with the tool.

  9. Step 9: Screw the 4 legs (10098884) into the armrests. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 10

    Screw the 4 legs (10098884) into the armrests.

    By hand, until they sit tight.

  10. Step 10: Stick a felt pad (10002300) under each leg. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Stick a felt pad (10002300) under each leg.

  11. Step 11: Turn the sofa up onto its legs. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 11

    Turn the sofa up onto its legs.

  12. Step 12: Pull the cover over the backrest and the armrests. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 12

    Pull the cover over the backrest and the armrests.

    Seams on the edges of the armrests — see the close-up, step 12.

  13. Step 13: Pull it down over the fronts and sides of the armrests. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 13

    Pull it down over the fronts and sides of the armrests.

    Check the seams sit straight on the edges.

  14. Step 14: Smooth the cover over the seat and tuck it in. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 14

    Smooth the cover over the seat and tuck it in.

    Along the backrest and both armrests — see the close-up, step 14.

  15. Step 15: Pull the front down and tuck it in along the seat. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 15

    Pull the front down and tuck it in along the seat.

    Pull it straight and smooth — see the info boxes, step 15.

  16. Step 16: Put the cover on the seat cushion — 2 people. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 16

    Put the cover on the seat cushion — 2 people.

    Zip it closed. See the info box, step 16.

  17. Step 17: Put the covers on the 2 back cushions and 2 scatter cushions. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 17–18

    Put the covers on the 2 back cushions and 2 scatter cushions.

    Push the corners well in, then zip them closed.

  18. Step 18: Place the seat cushion on the seat. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 19

    Place the seat cushion on the seat.

  19. Step 19: Put the 2 back cushions in place. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 20

    Put the 2 back cushions in place.

    They rest on the seat cushion against the backrest.

  20. Step 20: Add the 2 scatter cushions in the corners. — IKEA HYLTARP assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 21

    Add the 2 scatter cushions in the corners.

Tips & safety

  • Creased cover? Check the care label first — the info page after step 11 shows how (and how not) to iron it.
  • Keep it in shape Plump and turn the cushions and vacuum the cover regularly — info page at the back of the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2361790-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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