How to assemble IKEA RAST 3-Drawer Dresser

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Lay the 2 side panels flat and screw 3 runners onto each.

   2 screws (146113) per runner — 12 in all. Check which way the runners face — manual step 1.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Push dowels (101345) into both ends of the 2 rails and the top.

   4 in the rails, 4 in the top — 8 in all.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Screw the 2 wall brackets (106989) onto the top.

   One screw (109049) with a washer (100823) in each.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Stand a side panel on its front edge and fit the top and both rails.

   Drive in 4 bolts (100214) with the included hex key (100001).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Fit the other side panel and drive in 4 more bolts (100214).

   Turn them with the hex key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:53)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Push the 4 glides (153548) into the bottom edges of the sides.

   Two under each side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

7. 

   Step 7

   Turn the frame round on the floor.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

8. 

   Step 8

   Lay the back panel on and nail it with 16 nails (101206).

   Hold each nail with the nail holder (105493).

   ▶ Watch this step (1:12)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Tip the dresser upright.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Drill 2 holes in the wall and push in the plugs (10087223).

    Ø 8 mm bit. Solid wood: Ø 3 mm, screws only — manual step 9.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:25)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Push the dresser back and screw both brackets to the wall.

    Screw 109567 with a washer (100823) through each bracket.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

12. 

    Step 12

    Now the 3 drawers.

    All three are the same — we build one step by step.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:39)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Drawer front, face down: screw in 4 cam bolts (118331).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12–13

    Fit the 2 sides onto the bolts. Lock with 4 cam locks (106720).

    Turn the cam locks clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:49)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14–15

    Slide the bottom into the grooves, add the back, tap in 4 screw-dowels.

    Screw-dowels 110519 — use the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:57)

16. 

    Step 16

    Turn the drawer over and fit the knob (10118587).

    Screw 109564 from the inside.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:05)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 11–16

    Build the other 2 drawers the same way.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Slide the 3 drawers in on their runners.

    The drawer with the warning label goes at the top (manual step 17).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Pull each drawer out and screw in 2 drawer stops (102323).

    Use the flat-head screwdriver — 6 stops in total.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)