How to assemble IKEA BJÖRKSNÄS Nightstand

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the two side frames.

   Lay both frames flat on the rug. 2 bolts in each, next to the back leg.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Screw a drawer runner onto each frame with 2 screws (131360).

   Check the runner direction (arrow on the runner) — see the manual, steps 2–3.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Push 2 dowels (101350) into the back panel and stand it on the frame.

   It goes at the back leg, onto the cam bolts.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

   Use the flat screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:38)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Push the two outer shelf rods into the end holes of the rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:45)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Fix them with 2 screws (106562).

   Use the 106562 screws, not 108444. Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:50)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Push the other 4 rods into the rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Fold the second frame over onto the rods and back panel.

   Runner side down — the bolts go into the back panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

   Fix the outer rods with 2 screws (106562).

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:15)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 12

    Turn the frame upright.

    Get help or lift carefully — it stands on its 4 legs.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:21)

12. 

    Step 12

    Push 3 dowels (101350) into the top edges.

    One in each side apron and one in the back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

13. 

    Step 13

    Screw 6 cam bolts (118331) into the underside of the top.

    Lay the top face-down on the rug.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the frame.

    Bolts and dowels go into the holes in the aprons and back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14

    Insert 6 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

    2 in each apron, 2 in the back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

16. 

    Step 16

    Now the drawer.

    Build it lying on its front.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the drawer front.

    2 at each end of the inside face.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:55)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Fit the two drawer sides onto the bolts.

    Grooves facing in — see the manual, step 16.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:01)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Insert 4 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 18

    Slide the drawer bottom down into the grooves.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 19

    Press the drawer back in on top of it.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:19)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 20

    Hammer in 4 screw-dowels (110519), then turn the drawer over.

    2 through each side into the back.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 21

    Screw the leather handle onto the drawer front (108444).

    Through the top hole of the strap, into the small hole in the front.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 22

    Fold the strap up and fix it with a screw (100404) from inside.

    The screw goes through the front into the handle post (191314).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:38)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 23–24

    Pull the runners out and slide the drawer in.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:44)

26. 

    Step 26 · manual step 25

    Fix the drawer to the runners with 2 screws (100404).

    One each side, with the drawer pulled out. Then push it in.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)