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How to assemble IKEA KOMPLEMENT Storage with 4 Compartments

Step-by-step IKEA KOMPLEMENT Storage with 4 Compartments assembly: 9 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2050731-2).

  • 9 illustrated steps
  • 4 steps in the manual
  • 1:33 video
  • 25×53×5 cm cm
IKEA KOMPLEMENT Storage with 4 Compartments, assembled

What you need

Tools

No tools needed.

Hardware in the box

See the manual.

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Work on a soft surface, like a rug. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 1

    Work on a soft surface, like a rug.

    The manual shows this so the tray is not scratched or damaged.

  2. Step 2: Peel the backing off the 4 triangular pads. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Peel the backing off the 4 triangular pads.

    Lay them sticky side up.

  3. Step 3: Turn the tray upside down. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Turn the tray upside down.

    Keep it on the soft surface.

  4. Step 4: Stick a pad into each corner of the underside. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Stick a pad into each corner of the underside.

    One pad in each corner — 4 pads.

  5. Step 5: Each pad fits right into its corner. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 2

    Each pad fits right into its corner.

  6. Step 6: Peel the backing off both strips. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 3

    Peel the backing off both strips.

    2 strips.

  7. Step 7: Turn the tray the right way up. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 4

    Turn the tray the right way up.

  8. Step 8: Stick one strip inside each short end. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 4

    Stick one strip inside each short end.

    Centred on the end, 5 mm (3/16") below the top edge.

  9. Step 9: Leave a 5 mm (3/16") gap above the strip. — IKEA KOMPLEMENT assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 4

    Leave a 5 mm (3/16") gap above the strip.

    Same on both ends.

Tips & safety

  • Assemble on a soft surface. A rug or blanket protects the tray (manual page 2).
  • Wider KOMPLEMENT trays put the strips elsewhere. On those, the strips go along the long sides — see page 4 of the manual.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2050731-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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