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How to assemble IKEA STYRSPEL Gaming Chair

Step-by-step IKEA STYRSPEL Gaming Chair assembly: 14 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2314576-8).

  • 14 illustrated steps
  • 11 steps in the manual
  • 2:17 video
  • 66×66×134 cm cm
IKEA STYRSPEL Gaming Chair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: only the Allen key (124345), included. A table helps in steps 3–8.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1221347×
1229004×
100682531×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the base upside down and click in the 5 casters. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the base upside down and click in the 5 casters.

    Push each caster in until it clicks — no gap under the caster.

  2. Step 2: Turn the base over onto its casters. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Turn the base over onto its casters.

  3. Step 3: Put the gas cylinder into the hole in the centre of the base. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Put the gas cylinder into the hole in the centre of the base.

  4. Step 4: Lay the seat upside down on a table and pull up the 4 clips. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Lay the seat upside down on a table and pull up the 4 clips.

    Pull each clip up until it clicks (manual p. 8).

  5. Step 5: Fit the mechanism with 4 bolts (122134). — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 3

    Fit the mechanism with 4 bolts (122134).

    Levers as shown in the manual, step 3. Tighten with the Allen key.

  6. Step 6: Slide the backrest bracket into the back of the mechanism. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 4

    Slide the backrest bracket into the back of the mechanism.

    Let the backrest hang over the edge of the table.

  7. Step 7: Fix the backrest with 3 bolts (122134). — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Fix the backrest with 3 bolts (122134).

    Tighten with the Allen key.

  8. Step 8: Turn the chair over so the backrest lies on the table. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 5

    Turn the chair over so the backrest lies on the table.

  9. Step 9: Slide the two armrests onto the bracket. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Slide the two armrests onto the bracket.

    One from each side.

  10. Step 10: Insert 4 bolts (122900) — don’t tighten them fully yet. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Insert 4 bolts (122900) — don’t tighten them fully yet.

    Leave a small gap under each head.

  11. Step 11: Now tighten all 4 bolts (122900) fully. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Now tighten all 4 bolts (122900) fully.

    Use the Allen key.

  12. Step 12: Turn the chair upright and put it onto the gas cylinder. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 9

    Turn the chair upright and put it onto the gas cylinder.

    The top of the cylinder goes into the hole under the mechanism.

  13. Step 13: Slide the headrest down into the clip on the backrest. — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 10

    Slide the headrest down into the clip on the backrest.

  14. Step 14: Fix the headrest with 1 bolt (10068253). — IKEA STYRSPEL assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 11

    Fix the headrest with 1 bolt (10068253).

    Tighten with the Allen key.

Tips & safety

  • Warning: gas cylinder Only trained personnel may replace or repair the seat height adjustment parts (manual p. 5–7).
  • Adjust the chair to fit you Seat height, seat depth and tilt lock are set with the levers under the seat; the headrest, lumbar support and armrests adjust too (manual p. 14–16).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2314576-8). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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