How to assemble IKEA TIGERFINK Storage with Compartments

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1 · manual step 1–2

   Push the large board in through a lower opening.

   It goes into the pocket of the middle shelf. Close the pocket with its 2 hook-and-loop strips.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 3–4

   Push the small board in through an upper opening.

   It goes into the pocket under the top. Close it with its 2 hook-and-loop strips.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 5

   Lay it on its side and pull it into a straight box shape.

   Corners straight, not twisted — as the manual shows.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Slide 2 tubes into the corner sleeves along the floor.

   Push them in from the top end, all the way through.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Push the U-frame onto both tubes until the buttons click.

   Press each button in and slide the frame on.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

   Fix the joints with 2 screws (10087142).

   Leave each screw a little bit out — don’t tighten it yet.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

   Put the small X-brace in through an upper opening.

   Use the small one — the large X-brace is for step 15.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Inside, hook 2 brace ends under the screw heads.

   The brace sits right under the top.

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9. 

   Step 9

   Tighten the 2 screws.

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10. 

    Step 10

    Turn it over.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Slide the other 2 tubes into the corner sleeves.

    Again from the top end, all the way through.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Push on the second U-frame until the buttons click.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Fix it with 2 screws (10087142).

    Again, leave them a little bit out.

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Hook the other 2 brace ends under the screw heads.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Tighten the 2 screws.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    At the bottom end, put a screw into each tube — 4 screws.

    Through the fabric corner tabs. Leave them a little bit out.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Hook the large X-brace onto the 4 screws.

    One end at each corner, under the screw head.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Tighten all 4 screws.

    The screw heads hold the brace ends flat against the tubes.

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19. 

    Step 19

    Stand it upright.

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