How to assemble IKEA PERJOHAN Bench with Storage

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the ends of each long board.

   8 dowels in total — 2 at each end. Work on a rug.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Push both boards onto the dowels of one end panel.

   The end panel stands upside down, feet up.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Fix the end panel with 4 screws (100214) and the Allen key.

   Check the boards against the insets in step 3 before tightening.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the ends of each seat rail.

   8 dowels in total — 2 at each end.

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5. 

   Step 5

   With two people, turn it so the end panel lies flat on the rug.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Push the two seat rails down onto the end panel.

   Turn them so the screw holes look like the inset in step 5.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6

   Push 2 dowels (101350) into the ends of the bottom panel.

   One at each end.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 7

   Slide the bottom panel down into the grooves of the boards.

   Push it all the way down onto the end panel.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Press the second end panel onto all the dowels.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Fix it with 4 more screws (100214).

    Tighten them with the Allen key.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    With two people, stand the bench upright on its feet.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Push 2 dowels (101350) into the top of each end panel.

    4 dowels in total.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Lay the two seat boards onto the dowels.

    Turn them as shown in the insets of step 11 — the cut-outs meet in the middle.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Screw the seat down with 4 screws (100214).

    Two at each end, with the Allen key.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Turn the bench upside down onto its seat.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 13

    Screw the seat rails to the seat with the last 4 screws (100214).

    Two in each rail, with the Allen key.

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17. 

    Step 17

    Turn the bench back onto its feet.

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