How to assemble IKEA STORKLINTA 3-Drawer Dresser

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Screw the runners onto both side panels — 18 screws (146114).

   CL runners on one side, CR on the other. Then turn the 3 grey latches as shown.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:21)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3–4

   Screw 6 cam bolts into the sides; push 4 dowels into the bottom panel.

   3 bolts per side. 2 dowels in each end of the bottom panel.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5–7

   Stand the bottom panel on one side, then the narrow rail with 2 dowels.

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

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 8

   Insert 3 cam locks (119252) and turn them clockwise.

   Use 119252 here — not the 120076 drawer cam locks.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 9–10

   Lower the second side on and lock it with 3 cam locks (119252).

   Check that the panels sit straight, as the manual shows.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 11–12

   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.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

7. 

   Step 7 · 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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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 14–16

   Turn the unit onto its front and slide in the two back panels.

   First push 4 dowels (101345) into the edges of one back panel — see step 14.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 17

   Fix the back panels with 2 plastic rivets.

   Push in rivet 10094727, then press its pin 10094763 in.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 19

    Stand the unit upright.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 18–19

    Push 2 dowels into the top back rail and press it down between the sides.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 20–22

    Dowels in the side tops, 4 cam bolts in the top — then lower the top on.

    4 dowels (101345), 4 cam bolts (118331).

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 23

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

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 24

    Fit 4 clips to the back panel from the inside.

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

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 25–26

    Fit the wall bracket (106989), then swing the anti-tip fitting out.

    Screw 109049 + washer 100823. The fitting sits at the top back corner.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 27–28

    Push the dresser to the wall, mark the holes, then move it away.

    Mark through the fitting with a pencil — see the manual, step 27.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 29

    Drill the holes and fit the plugs (10087223).

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

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 30–31

    Push the dresser back and screw the fitting to the wall.

    2 screws (109572). Skirting board? Use spacer 10102070 — see the manual.

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19. 

    Step 19

    Now the 3 drawers.

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

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 32–33

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

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 34–35

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

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 36–37

    Slide in the drawer bottom; tap the wire (10040242) into the drawer back.

    Check the wire’s direction against the manual, step 37.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 38–39

    Put the back on; push in 4 pegs (145718) and lock 4 cam locks (120076).

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 40

    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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25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 32–40

    Build the other 2 drawers the same way.

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26. 

    Step 26 · manual step 41

    Slide the drawers onto the runners.

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

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