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How to assemble IKEA MUSKAN Bench

Step-by-step IKEA MUSKAN Bench assembly: 7 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2009545-2).

  • 7 illustrated steps
  • 2 steps in the manual
  • 1:31 video
  • 58×38×46 cm
IKEA MUSKAN Bench, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: only the Allen key (100092) and the tool (121030) — both are included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1002188×
10135010×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Push 6 dowels (101350) into the top shelf. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 1

    Push 6 dowels (101350) into the top shelf.

    One in each end of its 3 battens — front, middle and back.

  2. Step 2: Push 4 dowels (101350) into the bottom shelf. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Push 4 dowels (101350) into the bottom shelf.

    One in each end of its front and back batten.

  3. Step 3: Stand both shelves on their long edge, slats facing you. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Stand both shelves on their long edge, slats facing you.

    The top shelf (3 battens) goes nearest the leg tops.

  4. Step 4: Press a side frame onto the dowels. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Press a side frame onto the dowels.

    The dowels go into the holes in the legs and the top side rail.

  5. Step 5: Fix it with 4 bolts (100218) and the Allen key. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 2

    Fix it with 4 bolts (100218) and the Allen key.

    Slot the Allen key into the 121030 tool for extra grip, as shown in the manual.

  6. Step 6: Fit the second side frame and fix it with 4 bolts. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 2

    Fit the second side frame and fix it with 4 bolts.

  7. Step 7: Stand the bench upright on its legs. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 2

    Stand the bench upright on its legs.

Tips & safety

  • Check that all 8 bolts are tight. If the bench starts to wobble, tighten them again with the Allen key.
  • Keep the Allen key and the 121030 tool. You’ll need them to re-tighten the bolts later.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2009545-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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