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How to assemble IKEA BESTÅ Drawer Frame
Step-by-step IKEA BESTÅ Drawer Frame assembly: 10 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-1883075-4).
- 10 illustrated steps
- 14 steps in the manual
- 1:55 video
- 60×40×15 cm
What you need
Tools
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 130449 | 4× |
| 119030 | 4× |
| 139251 | 2× |
| 133185 | 2× |
| 147191 | 2× |
| 131369 | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Slide the 2 metal profiles (131369) onto the ends of the back panel.
Lay the back panel flat on the rug.
Step 2
Push both side panels into the profiles.
The 3 holes near one edge go up, at the open end.
Step 3
Slide the bottom panel down into the grooves.
Push it all the way down to the back panel.
Step 4
Next: the drawer front (sold separately).
Tall front (picture at step 4): follow steps 4–8. Lower front: steps 9–13 — shown here.
Step 5 · manual step 9–10
Screw 4 cam bolts (130449) into the back of the front.
Front face-down on the rug. Step 9 = lowest drawer in the frame, step 10 = higher up — the holes differ.
Step 6 · manual step 11
Turn the front over and lower it onto the sides.
The cam bolts go into the holes in the front edges of the sides.
Step 7 · manual step 12
Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise.
2 in each side. Use the flat-head screwdriver.
Step 8 · manual step 13
Press a cap (139251) into the remaining hole in each side.
Step 9 · manual step 14
Press a fitting (147191) into the 2 holes on the outside of each side.
To mount the drawer, continue with the separate BESTÅ manual shown on the last page.
Step 10
Stand the drawer upright — done.
Tips & safety
- The drawer front is sold separately. Its height decides the path: tall front → steps 4–8, lower fronts → steps 9–13. Both finish with step 14.
- Tall front? Fit the 2 round fittings (133185) first. Manual step 5 — they press into the large holes in the back of the front.
- Mounting the drawer in the frame? The last page of this manual points to a separate BESTÅ manual (drawer runners) for that.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-1883075-4). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
