How to assemble IKEA NÄMMARÖ Reclining Chair

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the folded seat and backrest on a soft surface.

   The seat and backrest come hinged together.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:18)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Fix the 2 brackets (10089304) with 2 screws (117186) each.

   Use the Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Slide a washer (10089101) onto each bracket pin.

   Use these washers here — not 113135 or 150685.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Push a bolt (105092) with a thick washer (150685) through the leg.

   Check which way the leg pair faces — see the manual, step 3.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Fit the legs to the frame: bolt into the hole, pin into the slot.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:44)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 4

   Add a washer (113135) and nut (113149) and tighten.

   Hold the bolt with the Allen key, turn the nut with the spanner.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 5

   Push 8 dowels (128832) into the ends of the 2 stretchers.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 6

   Fit both stretchers onto the legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 6

   Insert 2 cross dowels (113153).

   Turn them with a flat screwdriver to line up the hole.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:12)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Screw 2 bolts (113134) through the legs into the stretchers.

    Use the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:18)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 7

    Fit a bolt (105092) and thick washer (150685) to the other leg pair.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:25)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 8

    Fit it onto the frame and the stretcher dowels.

    Bolt into the hole, bracket pin into the slot.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:31)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Add a washer (113135) and nut (113149) and tighten.

    Hold the bolt with the Allen key, turn the nut with the spanner.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 9

    Insert 2 cross dowels (113153) into the other stretcher ends.

    Turn them with a flat screwdriver to line up the hole.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:44)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 9

    Screw 2 bolts (113134) through the legs into the stretchers.

    Use the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 10

    Stand the chair up on its feet.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:56)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 10

    Fold the legs open — the seat comes down level.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:02)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 10

    Fit the armrests onto the fittings at the top of the legs.

    Check which end has the hole — see the manual, step 10.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:09)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 11

    Push a spacer (10089103) into the hole in each armrest.

    At the back end, from the outside.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 11

    Then push a long bolt (10089091) in after the spacer.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:22)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 12

    Raise the backrest up between the armrests.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:28)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 12

    Fit a washer (113135) and nut (113149) on each bolt.

    A 2nd washer goes between armrest and backrest. Tighten.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)