How to assemble IKEA RAST 6-Drawer Dresser

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Rails: push in 4 dowels (101345), then a cam bolt and a long dowel.

   Cam bolts 118331 and long dowels 101356 go in the ends marked “2” of two rails.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3–4

   Stand the divider on its edge and push in the 2 front rails.

   Lock with a cam lock (106720) — turn it clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5–6

   Push in the 2 back rails and lock them with a cam lock.

   Cam lock 106720, turned clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 7–9

   Push 2 dowels into the divider and 4 into the top ends.

   Dowels 101345. Then screw 2 cam bolts (118331) into the top, lying upside down.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:43)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 10

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

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

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 11–12

   Fit the top onto the divider. Lock it with 2 cam locks (106720).

   Turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 13

   Screw 3 runners onto each face of the divider.

   2 screws (146113) per runner — 12 here.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 14

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

   12 more screws (146113). Check which way the runners face — manual step 14.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:13)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 15

   Fit both side panels and drive in 8 bolts (100214).

   4 per side — turn them with the included hex key (100001).

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 16

    Push the 6 glides (153548) into the bottom edges.

    Two under each side panel and under the divider.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 17

    Lay the back panel on and nail it with 30 nails (101206).

    Hold each nail with the nail holder (105493).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 17

    Turn the frame round and tip it upright.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 18

    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 18.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 19

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

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

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15. 

    Step 15

    Now the 6 drawers.

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

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 20

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 21–22

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

    Turn the cam locks clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:13)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 23–24

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

    Screw-dowels 110519 — use the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:21)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 25

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

    Screw 109564 from the inside.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 20–25

    Build the other 5 drawers the same way.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 26

    Slide the 6 drawers in on their runners.

    The drawer with the warning label goes top left (manual step 26).

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 27

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

    Use the flat-head screwdriver — 12 stops in total.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)