How to assemble IKEA SKÖNABÄCK Sleeper Sofa

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw the 2 casters (10054612) onto the bottom of the armrest.

   Stand the armrest upside down. 2 screws (108443) per caster.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Lay the armrest on its side and screw in 2 threaded rods by hand.

   Threaded rods 10047226 go into the inner side of the armrest.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Screw 2 threaded rods (10047226) into the backrest panel.

   Lay the panel flat, inner side up. Turn them in by hand.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4

   Lower the seat frame onto the 2 rods, standing on its edge.

   Springs facing you, as in the manual.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:39)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

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

   Tighten with the spanner (110470).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:46)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 5

   Screw the 4 legs (147786) into the base and stick on the felt pads.

   The base lies upside down.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:53)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 5

   Turn the base over onto its legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 6

   Slide the armrest onto the 2 rods in the side of the seat frame.

   The rods go through the 2 openings in the fabric — see the info box in step 6.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 7

   Fix the bracket (10100764) with 2 bolts (105102).

   One into the backrest, one into the armrest. Use 105102 here — not 122692.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Fit a washer and a nut on the 2 armrest rods.

    Inside the seat frame. Tighten with the spanner (110470).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Flip the 2 brackets on the bed rod up.

    They stand upright at the left end of the base.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Hold the left armrest against the 2 brackets.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 10

    Fix it with 4 bolts (122692) — 2 in each bracket.

    Tighten with the Allen key (10095216).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:42)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 11

    Tip the seat unit forward onto the base — 2 people.

    Push the 6 tabs on the front edge down into the gap — see the info box in step 11.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 12

    Lift the right armrest a little and push the unit to the left.

    Until it sits tight against the left armrest — see the manual, step 12.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 13

    Place the 2 back cushions against the backrest.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:05)