How to assemble IKEA TJUSIG Bench with Shoe Storage

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push a dowel (101350) into the end of each long rail.

   Lay one end frame on its edge on a rug.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Push both rails onto the end frame.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:22)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 2

   Push 2 barrel nuts (100505) into the rails.

   Turn the slot with a flat screwdriver so it lines up with the bolt hole.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Tighten 2 long bolts (100263) through the end frame.

   Use the Allen key — they screw into the barrel nuts.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:34)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 3

   Turn it so the end frame lies flat on the floor.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Push 4 dowels (101350) into the third rail and stand it in the frame.

   2 dowels in each end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:47)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 4

   Fit the 2 tubes that have threaded ends.

   Check the tube ends — see the inset in step 4.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:55)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 5

   Fit the other 6 tubes into the holes in the end frame.

   2 at the upper level, 4 at the lower level.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 6–7

   Push out the 2 pieces of the cardboard template.

   Slide it down over the tops of the tubes and rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Push a dowel (101350) into the top of each long rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:13)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Press the second end frame down onto the dowels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:19)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 9

    Fit 2 barrel nuts (100505) and 2 long bolts (100263).

    Tighten the bolts with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:25)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 10

    Screw 2 bolts (100102) into the threaded tubes.

    Through the end frame, with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 11

    Tear off the cardboard template and throw it away.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 12

    Lay the bench down on its front.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 12

    Fix the first end frame with 2 bolts (100102).

    They go into the threaded tubes — use the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:49)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 13

    Turn the bench upside down.

    The seat lies face-down on the rug.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:56)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 13

    Lower the bench onto the seat.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:01)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 13

    Screw the seat on with 7 screws (100214).

    2 through each end frame and 3 through the back rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:06)

20. 

    Step 20

    Turn the bench over onto its legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)