How to assemble IKEA IDANÄS Nightstand

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw a runner onto each side panel.

   2 screws (100347) per runner. Each side has its own runner (10044886 / 10044835) — see the manual, step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Push 4 dowels (101345) into the rails. Screw 4 cam bolts into the sides.

   1 dowel in each rail end. 2 cam bolts (118331) in each side, next to the runner.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–5

   Stand both rails on one side panel. Lock them with 2 cam locks.

   Cam locks 119253 — turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–7

   Raise that side, fit the other side panel and lock 2 more cam locks.

   The rail dowels and bolts go into the second side. Turn the locks clockwise.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8

   Fit the top panel onto the ends of the sides.

   Slide its pre-fitted connectors into the keyholes, then press it home — see the manual, step 8.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Stand it on its top. Slide the back panel down into the grooves.

   The half-round cut-out goes in first, next to the top panel.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10–11

   Fix the back with 2 plugs, then 6 clips.

   Plugs: sleeve 151706 + pin 151705. Clips 10093081, each closed with a cap 10093082.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 12–13

   Build the leg frame: hook the 2 rails into the leg sections.

   Slide the fittings into the keyholes, then press down — see the manual, steps 12–13.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 14–15

   Push 4 dowels (101345) into the sides. Set the leg frame on.

   Legs pointing up.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 16

    Screw the leg frame on with 4 screws (105073).

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 17

    Press 4 glides (10002547) into the legs. Turn the nightstand over.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 18–20

    Push in 4 shelf pins (131372) and lay the shelf on them.

    Slide it in above the pins, then lower it onto them.

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13. 

    Step 13

    Now the drawer.

    It is built standing on its front.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 21–22

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

    Dowels 101345, 2 in the front end of each side.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 23–24

    Stand the sides on the front. Lock them with 4 cam locks (110630).

    Turn the locks clockwise.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 25–26

    Slide the drawer bottom down the grooves. Fit the drawer back.

    The back drops into the notches at the ends of the sides.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 27–28

    Push in 4 pins (145718). Insert 4 cam locks (110630) and turn them.

    The pins go through the sides into the drawer back.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 29

    Turn the drawer over and screw on the knob (10041120).

    1 screw (119976), from inside the drawer.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 30

    Pull both runners out.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 31–32

    Set the drawer on the runners and press it down until it locks.

    Then push the drawer closed.

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