How to assemble IKEA TARVA Nightstand

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw a runner (112479) onto each side panel.

   2 screws (100347) per runner — not the 109049 screws.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:20)

2. 

   Step 2

   Screw 6 cam bolts (118331) into the side panels.

   3 in each panel. Screw them in fully — no gap under the collar.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 3–4

   Push 3 dowels (101350) into the shelf and fit it on the side.

   Lock it with 1 cam lock (110630), turned clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5–6

   Fit the front and back rails with 2 dowels (101350).

   Lock each one with a cam lock (110630).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:40)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 7–8

   Push 5 dowels (101350) in and lay the other side panel on top.

   Lock it with 3 cam locks (110630).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:48)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Top, upside down: screw in 6 cam bolts (118331).

   All the way in — no gap under the collar.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10

   Stand the frame up. Push 4 dowels (101350) into the sides.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 10

   Turn the top over and lower it onto the dowels.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 11

   Lock the top with 6 cam locks (110630).

   Turn them clockwise with the flat-head screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 12

    Turn the unit upside down. Screw on the 2 side rails.

    3 screws (109570) per rail — not the 109537 screws.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 13

    Push 4 dowels (101350) in and fit the front and back rails.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:28)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 14–15

    Put a corner bracket (110308) in each corner.

    Fix each with 4 screws (109049) — 16 in total.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:35)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 16

    Push a barrel nut (104859) into the top of each leg.

    Then screw a threaded bolt (100037) into the side hole, into the nut.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:43)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 17

    Fit the legs into the corners, bolt through the bracket.

    Washer (100854) and nut (100712) on each — tighten with the spanner.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:51)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 18

    Turn the unit over and lay it on its front.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:00)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 18

    Drive in 2 screws (109537).

    See the manual, step 18, for the exact holes.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:06)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 19–21

    Lay the back panel on, flush with the edges, and nail it.

    Nail 2 corners first, then the middle of the shelf edge, then the rest: 30 nails (101225).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

18. 

    Step 18

    Stand the nightstand upright.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:21)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 22

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 23

    Push 4 dowels (101345) into the drawer sides.

    Use the shorter 101345 dowels here.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 24–25

    Stand the sides on the front. Lock with 4 cam locks (110630).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:37)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 26–28

    Slide in the bottom, then the back, and tap in 4 screw-dowels.

    Screw-dowels 110519, with the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:44)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 29

    Turn the drawer upright and screw on the 2 runners.

    4 screws (100347).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 30

    Fit the knob (123748) with 1 screw (109537) from inside.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:59)

25. 

    Step 25 · manual step 31

    Slide the drawer into the nightstand.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:05)