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How to assemble IKEA NORDKISA Nightstand
Step-by-step IKEA NORDKISA Nightstand assembly: 17 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2523518-2).
- 17 illustrated steps
- 13 steps in the manual
- 2:28 video
- 40×40×70 cm cm
What you need
Tools
- Allen key (included)
- Phillips screwdriver
You’ll need: the Allen key (100006, in the box) and a Phillips screwdriver.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 10040625 | 16× |
| 101345 | 4× |
| 105364 | 8× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Fix the slatted shelf to one side frame with 2 bolts.
Stand the frame on its edge. Tighten the bolts (10040625) with the Allen key.
Step 2
Fix the solid shelf at the top end with 2 bolts.
The bolt holes in its ends face the frame — see the manual, step 2.
Step 3
Fit the rail frame between the two shelves with 2 bolts.
Step 4
Turn the unit so the side frame lies flat on the rug.
The shelves now point straight up.
Step 5 · manual step 4
Lower the second side frame onto the shelf ends.
Its bolt holes face up, the legs at the same end as the first frame.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Fix the second frame with 6 bolts and the Allen key.
2 into each shelf.
Step 7 · manual step 6
Carefully stand the nightstand upright.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Push 4 wooden dowels (101345) into the tops of the side frames.
Step 9 · manual step 7
Place the top onto the dowels.
The side with the holes faces down.
Step 10 · manual step 8
Fix the top with 4 bolts from underneath.
Up through the top rails of the side frames, with the Allen key.
Step 11
Now the drawer.
It is held together with 8 screws (105364).
Step 12 · manual step 9
Screw one drawer side to an end panel with 2 screws.
The cleats on the end panel face inwards. Use the Phillips screwdriver.
Step 13 · manual step 10
Screw the other end panel on with 2 more screws.
Step 14 · manual step 11
Lay the drawer on its side and slide in the bottom panel.
It runs down in the grooves of the end panels.
Step 15 · manual step 12
Put the second side on top and fix it with 4 screws.
Step 16 · manual step 12
Turn the drawer the right way up.
Step 17 · manual step 13
Slide the drawer into the nightstand.
It runs on the rail frame, under the solid shelf.
Tips & safety
- Maximum load on NORDKISA: 25 kg (55 lb). It is a delicate table — don’t sit on it or put heavy objects on it.
- The drawer has no stop. Pull it out too far and it drops out — hold it when you open it fully (manual, last page).
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2523518-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
