How to assemble IKEA STORKLINTA 2-Drawer Chest

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw the runners onto both side panels — 12 screws (146114).

   CL runners on the left side, CR on the right — check the labels.

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2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the sides — 2 per side.

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3. 

   Step 3

   Fit a wall bracket (106989) at the top back corner of each side.

   Screw 109049 with washer 100823 — one bracket per side panel.

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4. 

   Step 4

   Push 4 dowels (101345) into the edges of the bottom panel.

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5. 

   Step 5

   Stand the bottom panel on the left side panel.

   The bolts and dowels go into the holes in the side.

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6. 

   Step 6

   Insert 2 cam locks (119252) and turn them clockwise.

   Use 119250/119252 here — not the 120076 drawer cam locks.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 7–8

   Turn the unit onto its front, fit the right side and lock 2 cam locks.

   Cam locks 119252, turned clockwise.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9–10

   Screw 2 brackets (102553) to the plinth rail, then fix it to the sides.

   4 screws (105248) in total: 2 into the rail, 2 into the side panels.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 11–12

   Unfold the back panel, slide it into the grooves and fix it with 2 rivets.

   Push in rivet 151708, then press its pin 151707 in.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 13

    Press in the 2 L-shaped feet (10101849) and 2 straight ones (158568).

    L-shaped at the plinth corners, straight ones at the back.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 14

    Stand the unit upright and push 4 dowels into the side tops.

    4 dowels (101345), 2 per side.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 15–16

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the top, then lower it on.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 17

    Lock the top with 4 cam locks (119252), turned clockwise.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 18

    From the back, fit 4 clips to the back panel.

    Push clip 10093081 in, then press insert 10093082 into it.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 19

    Place the chest against the wall and mark through both wall brackets.

    Loosen, slide the bracket to the wall, re-tighten, then mark — see the manual, step 19.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 20–21

    Move the chest away, drill and fit the plugs (121714).

    The plugs suit most solid and hollow walls. For solid wood, use the screws without plugs.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 22

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

    2 screws (109048) with washers (100823), then tighten the bracket screws.

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18. 

    Step 18

    Now the 2 drawers.

    Both are built the same way — here is one, step by step.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 23–24

    Lay the front face-down: 4 cam bolts in the front, 4 dowels in the sides.

    Cam bolts 118331, dowels 101345.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 25–26

    Stand the sides on the front and lock with 4 cam locks (120076).

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 27–28

    Slide the drawer bottom into the grooves, then put the back on.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 29

    Push in 4 pegs (145718) and lock 4 cam locks (120076).

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 30

    Turn the drawer over and screw on its runners — 6 screws (146114).

    Match the drawer runners to the CL / CR runners in the frame.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 23–30

    Build the second drawer the same way.

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25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 31

    Slide the drawers onto the runners.

    Open only one drawer at a time. Heaviest items in the lowest drawer.

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