How to assemble IKEA BRIMNES 3-Drawer Dresser

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 3 runners onto each side panel — 9 screws (146114) per side.

   The runners are marked IKEA CR and IKEA CL — see the manual, step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the sides. Push 20 dowels (101345) in.

   4 cam bolts per side. 4 dowels each in the rail, the bottom and the 3 back panels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–6

   Push the rail, the bottom and the 3 back panels into the lying side.

   Rail at the top front corner, bottom panel at the lower end, back panels along the back edge.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 7

   Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them clockwise.

   One in each back panel and one in the bottom. Use a flat-head screwdriver.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8–9

   Screw a corner bracket to each end of the plinth. Press 2 feet underneath.

   Brackets 10038685 with 4 screws (155669). Feet 153548.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 10

   Fit the plinth to the bottom front corner and screw the bracket to the side.

   Screws 155669 — see the manual, step 10.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 11–12

   Lay the second side panel on top. Lock 4 more cam locks.

   Cam locks 119030, turned clockwise.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 13–14

   Screw the plinth bracket to this side too. Press 4 feet into the sides.

   Screws 155669. Feet 153548, two under each side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 15–16

   Top panel, upside down: fit the 2 wall brackets and 4 cam bolts.

   Brackets 106989 with screws 109049 and washers 100823, at the back edge. Cam bolts 118331.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 17

    Stand the frame upright. Push 4 dowels into the top edges of the sides.

    Dowels 101345.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 18–19

    Lower the top on and lock it with 4 cam locks (119030).

    The wall brackets go at the back.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 20–23

    Mark the bracket holes on the wall, drill, then screw both brackets to it.

    Screws 109574 with washers 100823. The plugs suit most walls — in solid wood use screws only (Ø 1/8" hole).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 24

    Screw 2 screws (155669) into the sides and hook on the metal back stay.

    Back stay 123770, at the back — see the manual, step 24.

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14. 

    Step 14

    Now the 3 drawers.

    They’re built the same way. We’ll build the glass-front one with the warning label — it goes at the top.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25–26

    Screw 4 cam bolts into the front. Push 4 dowels into the sides and fit them.

    Cam bolts 118331, dowels 101345. The side with the warning label goes on the left — see the manual, step 26.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 27

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 28–30

    Slide the bottom into the grooves, lay the back on and tap in 4 screw-dowels.

    Screw-dowels 110519, with the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 31–33

    Stick on 2 bumpers. Turn the drawer over and screw on the runners.

    Bumpers 107091. 4 screws 146114 — not 105344.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 34–35

    Hook the support bar (123771) on, swing it down and fix it.

    One screw (105344) at each end.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 36

    Turn it upright and screw on the handle from the inside (2 × 109567).

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 25–36

    Build the other 2 drawers the same way.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 37

    Slide the glass-front drawer into the top slot.

    It’s the one with the warning label. Angle it in onto the runners as the manual shows.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 38

    Slide the other 2 drawers in below it.

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