How to assemble IKEA SMÅSTAD Bench with Toy Storage

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 4 cam bolts (114613) into the two side panels.

   2 in each panel, with the Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Stand the sides up on their top edges and fit the back rail.

   The cam bolts go into the holes in the ends of the rail.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Insert 4 cam locks (119253) and turn them clockwise.

   Use the flat screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:31)

4. 

   Step 4

   Screw 6 cam bolts (114613) into the underside of the seat.

   Lay the seat face-down on the rug.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:38)

5. 

   Step 5

   Lower the sides and rail onto the seat.

   The cam bolts go into the holes in the top edges.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:45)

6. 

   Step 6

   Insert 2 cam locks (119253) in the rail and turn them.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

7. 

   Step 7

   Turn the bench around.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 7

   Insert 4 cam locks (119253) in the side panels and turn them.

   They lock the sides to the seat.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Fix a bracket (119597) to each corner with a screw (100349).

   The screw goes into the edge of the side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:10)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Add 2 more screws (100349) to each bracket.

    8 screws, into the inside of the side panels.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Slide a cover (119596) onto each bracket.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Screw the 4 glides (152642) into the brackets.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:29)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Turn the bench over onto its glides.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Turn the glides until the bench stands level.

    Check with a spirit level on the seat.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

15. 

    Step 15

    Now the toy box.

    It has its own manual (AA-2203702) — the steps below use its numbers.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:47)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 1–2

    Join both box sides to the back panel.

    Push 2 pins (145718) through each side, then turn 4 cam locks (119030) in the back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 3

    Screw the 4 castors (111401) onto the two runners.

    2 screws (146113) per castor.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:59)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 4

    Push 8 dowels (101350) into the ends of the runners.

    Use the thicker dowels (101350) here, not 101345.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:07)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 5

    Stand the runners in the back panel, inside the sides.

    The castors face outwards, along the bottom edge.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:13)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 6

    Slide the bottom panel down into the grooves.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:20)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 7

    Push 6 dowels (101345) into the edges of the sides.

    3 in each side.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:26)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 8

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the front panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 9

    Lay the front panel onto the box.

    Bolts and dowels go into the holes in the edges.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:39)

24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 10

    Insert 4 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:45)

25. 

    Step 25

    Stand the box up on its castors.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:52)

26. 

    Step 26

    Roll the box in under the bench.

    See the last page of both manuals.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:57)