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How to assemble IKEA ASKHOLMEN Gateleg Table
Step-by-step IKEA ASKHOLMEN Gateleg Table assembly: 15 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2396986-1).
- 15 illustrated steps
- 10 steps in the manual
- 2:14 video
- 110×76×72 cm
What you need
Tools
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 117794 | 8× |
| 117763 | 8× |
| 113006 | 8× |
| 128832 | 8× |
| 113153 | 4× |
| 133116 | 4× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Lay the two leaves face down on a rug.
Screw 2 wedges (133116) under each leaf.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Fix each wedge with 2 screws (117763).
Phillips screwdriver — 8 screws in all.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Place the centre section between the leaves.
The hinges are already on the centre section.
Step 4 · manual step 2
Screw the 4 hinges onto the leaves (113006).
2 screws per hinge — Phillips screwdriver.
Step 5 · manual step 3
Place a leg unit on the centre section.
The rounded rail ends sit on the outer battens, next to the hinges.
Step 6 · manual step 4
Fix it with 2 bolts (117794).
Through the rail ends — use the Allen key.
Step 7 · manual step 5
Push 8 dowels (128832) into the stretcher ends.
2 dowels in each end of the 2 stretchers.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Push the stretchers into the legs of the leg unit.
Step 9 · manual step 7
Insert 2 cross dowels (113153) into the stretchers.
Turn them with a flat screwdriver so the hole lines up with the bolt.
Step 10 · manual step 7
Bolt the legs to the stretchers (117794).
1 bolt through each leg — Allen key.
Step 11 · manual step 8
Push the second leg unit onto the stretchers.
Step 12 · manual step 9
Bolt the second leg unit to the top (117794).
Through the rail ends — Allen key.
Step 13 · manual step 10
Insert 2 cross dowels (113153) into the stretchers.
Line them up with a flat screwdriver.
Step 14 · manual step 10
Bolt the legs to the stretchers (117794).
1 bolt through each leg — Allen key.
Step 15
Turn the table over — two people.
Lift it by the top and stand it on its legs.
Tips & safety
- Turn the table over with two people. The manual shows two people lifting it by the top.
- Mind your fingers. The manual warns that the leaf hinges can pinch when the leaves fold.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2396986-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
