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How to assemble IKEA BESTÅ Drawer Runner
Step-by-step IKEA BESTÅ Drawer Runner assembly: 11 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2243379-1).
- 11 illustrated steps
- 9 steps in the manual
- 1:57 video
- 56×35×4 cm (runner pair with rod, fits a 60x40 cm BESTÅ frame) cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 10069953 | 4× |
| 116637 | 4× |
| 115444 | 2× |
| 115443 | 2× |
| 10072251 | 2× |
| 10072170 | 1× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Start with an assembled BESTÅ frame.
Lowest drawer: the runners go in hole row 1. For more drawers, see the hole numbers on manual p. 4–5.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Screw the left runner (10072263) to the left side.
2 screws (10069953), into the holes in row 1. Use the Phillips screwdriver.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Screw the right runner (10072278) to the right side.
2 more screws (10069953).
Step 4 · manual step 3
Pull both runners out towards you.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Push the 2 rods (10072251) into the connector (10072170).
They must meet in the middle of the connector.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Press the rod down into the back of both runners until it clicks.
The rod ends snap into the clips (2×).
Step 7 · manual step 6
Hook the back of the drawer onto both runners.
Keep the front tilted up. The drawer and front are sold separately.
Step 8 · manual step 7
Lower the front until the locking devices click onto the runners.
No click? Slide the lever on each locking device until it clicks (2×).
Step 9 · manual step 7
Push the drawer in. Push the front to open it.
Push-open: there are no handles. Push again to close.
Step 10 · manual step 8
Screw the 4 brackets to the sides, just above the drawer.
115444 on the left, 115443 on the right — 1 screw (116637) each, front and back.
Step 11 · manual step 9
Lay the shelf on the brackets and press it down.
The shelf is sold separately.
Tips & safety
- Front not level, or gaps uneven? Turn the wheel on each locking device (+/–) to set the height — see the manual p. 13.
- Leave at least 3.5 mm (1/8") behind the front. Push-open needs that gap to the frame. Set it with the adjuster on each runner (+/–) — manual p. 14.
- Taking the drawer out? Slide the lever on each locking device back, then lift the front off the runners — manual p. 16.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2243379-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
