How to assemble IKEA BRIMNES Dressing Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the two side panels.

   4 in each. Don’t use the 123492 bolts here.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Tap a drawer runner (107581) into one side panel.

   Then press 4 glides (153548) into the bottom ends — 2 per side.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:26)

3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4–5

   Push 4 dowels into the back panel and stand it on the side.

   Lock it with 2 cam locks (119030).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:33)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 6–7

   Fit the shelf the same way: 4 dowels, then 2 cam locks.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:41)

5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 8–9

   Turn the other side panel over onto the frame.

   Lock it with 4 cam locks (119030).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 9

   Stand the frame upright.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 10–11

   Screw the 2 divider boards together (102138).

   Then tap the second runner (107581) onto it.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:02)

8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 12–13

   Fit the divider and fix it with 2 screws (100214).

   Use the Allen key (100001). Runner faces the drawer side.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:09)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 14

   Drive 1 more screw (100214) through the back.

   Allen key 100001.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 15–17

    Push 6 dowels (101345) into the top edges.

    Screw 4 cam bolts (118331) into the top, then place it on.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 18

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

    Use the flat-head screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 19–20

    Drawer: 2 cam bolts (118331) and 2 dowels, then the sides.

    Lay the drawer front face-down on the rug.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:38)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 21

    Insert 2 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:47)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 22–23

    Slide in the drawer bottom, then the back.

    Push the bottom all the way into the grooves.

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15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 24–25

    Push 4 pins (110519) through the sides into the back.

    2 on each side, then tap them home with the hammer.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 25

    Turn the drawer over and slide it into the table.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 26

    Pull the drawer out and screw in 2 stop screws (102323).

    Use the flat-head screwdriver — see the manual, step 26.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:10)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 27–30

    Fit the rear rail behind the lid opening.

    2 cam bolts (118331), 1 pin (110519), 2 cam locks.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 31–35

    Fit the 2 hinges (116499) to the rail, then the mirror lid.

    8 screws (109533) in total — see the manual, steps 31–35.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:25)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 36–37

    Open the lid and fit the lid stay (115307).

    2 screws (109535) into the lid, 2 into the side panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 38–43

    Build the inner divider and fit it in the compartment.

    2 bolts (123492), 2 dowels, 2 cam locks — see the manual, steps 38–43.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:43)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 44–46

    Push in 2 dowels, add 2 cam bolts to the front panel, fit it.

    Dowels 101345, cam bolts 118331.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:51)

23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 47

    Insert 2 cam locks (119030) and turn them to lock.

    Then close the mirror lid.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 48

    Fix the table to the wall with 2 screws.

    Wall screws and plugs are not included — choose them for your wall.

    ▶ Watch this step (3:06)