How to assemble IKEA KIVIK 1-Seat Sleeper Sofa

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Start with the bare KIVIK frame, as in step 1 of the manual.

   Everything that follows is done by hand.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Pull the bed section all the way out.

   Pull the front panel towards you.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Lay the cover over the top of the backrest.

   The mattress part of the cover lies folded on the seat.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Pull the cover down over the backrest.

   Fasten the strip at the bottom edge — see the inset in step 3.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Fold the cover down over both side walls.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5–6

   Lift the seat deck and tuck the cover edges underneath (2×).

   Then lower the deck back into place.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 7–8

   Wrap the corner flaps round the front of the side walls.

   Then fold the bottom edges under and press the strips together.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9–11

   Pull the cover over the front panel.

   Fold the ends under (2×) and fasten it underneath.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 12–13

   Fold the mattress cover forward onto the middle section.

   Smooth it out flat and open its zip.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 14–16

    Put a foam pad into the front half and zip it closed.

    Pull the cover well over the corners first.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 17–20

    Do the same with the second foam pad in the back half.

    Zip it closed when the corners are filled out.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 21–22

    Fold the front half of the mattress back onto the seat.

    Press it down into place, then close the zips — see step 22.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 23

    Lay the thin pad on the middle section.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 24

    Push the bed section back in.

    Push at the pad and the front panel, as the manual shows.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Pull the cover over the back cushion and zip it closed.

    Fill out the corners so there are no folds.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 26

    Stand the back cushion against the backrest.

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