How to assemble IKEA KIVIK Sofa

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lower the seat frame onto the back frame and push in 4 bolts (110019).

   Both parts lie on their backs, springs facing you — as in the manual.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

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

   Tighten them with the tool (120202).

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Turn the seat section upright.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Pull the cover over the backrest and the seat.

   Tuck it into the gap between seat and back, then fasten the edges underneath (manual pp. 6–7).

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 3

   Pull the covers down over the 2 armrests.

   Smooth the corners, then fasten the cover underneath — see the manual, step 3.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 4

   Screw 4 threaded rods (117175) into each armrest by hand.

   8 in total, into the holes on the inner side.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 5

   Lay the seat section on its back, armrests beside it.

   This is how the manual shows step 5.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 5

   Push the armrests on — the rods go through the holes in the seat section.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 5

   Fit a washer (100854) and a nut (100712) on each of the 8 rods.

   Tighten all 8 nuts with the tool (120202).

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Screw the 4 legs (121236) into the bottom of the armrests.

    Turn them in by hand.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 6

    Tip the sofa forward onto its legs.

    Lift it together — 2 people.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 7

    Put the covers on the 2 seat cushions and zip them closed.

    Fill out the corners so there are no folds.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Place the 2 seat cushions on the seat.

    Check which side faces up and where the zip goes — see the manual, step 8.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 9

    Put the covers on the 2 back cushions and zip them closed.

    Fill out the corners so there are no folds.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 10

    Place the 2 back cushions against the backrest.

    Zip side as shown in the manual, step 10.

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