How to assemble IKEA LOTE 3-Drawer Dresser

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw the top shelf to one side frame with 2 screws (105007).

   The frame lies on its back edge; the shelf goes at the bent top end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fix the 2 bottom rods to the same frame with 2 screws (144821).

   The rods go into the foot ends of the two posts.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Turn it onto its side so the shelf and rods point up.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:32)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Lay the second side frame on top and screw it to the shelf.

   2 screws (105007).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 4

   Screw the frame to the rods with 2 screws (144821).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:45)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 4

   Stand the frame upright.

   The slanted posts are the front.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7

   Now the drawers.

   There are three. We’ll build one step by step.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:56)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 5

   Fold up the two short side panels.

   See the manual, step 5, for the small corner tabs.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 6

   Fold up the back panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Fix the back corners with 4 screws (108461).

    Hold a nut (118031) on the inside of each one.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:11)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Fold up the front panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:19)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 9

    Slide a corner bracket down over each front corner.

    The hooked top goes over the edge of the front.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:24)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 10

    Fix the brackets with 4 bolts (144741) and 4 nuts (118031).

    Push the bolt through from the front, turn the nut on inside by hand.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 10

    Turn the drawer over onto its back.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 11

    Fit the runner under the drawer bottom with 4 screws (108461).

    Push a nut (147981) into each hole from the inside first. Check the strip way round — see the inset in step 11.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 11

    Turn the drawer the right way up.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 5–11

    Build the other two drawers the same way.

    The big bottom drawer gets the long brackets (144704, 144705).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:55)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 12

    Slide the drawers in from the back of the frame.

    They run on the 6 rails until the fronts stop at the front posts.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:01)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 13

    Screw the cross brace to the back posts with 4 screws (107605).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)