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How to assemble IKEA HOLMERUD Side Table
Step-by-step IKEA HOLMERUD Side Table assembly: 20 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2583944-3).
- 20 illustrated steps
- 26 steps in the manual
- 2:57 video
- 80×31×63 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 |
|---|---|
| 118331 | 14× |
| 119250 | 14× |
| 100214 | 3× |
| 101350 | 18× |
| 153548 | 4× |
Step-by-step assembly

Step 1
Lay the platform panel on a rug. Screw in 2 cam bolts (118331).
This face will be the underside of the low shelf.

Step 2
Push 2 dowels (101350) into the other end.

Step 3 · manual step 3–5
Leg panel: press on 2 glides (153548), add 1 cam bolt and 2 dowels.
Glides on one long edge, dowels on the opposite edge.

Step 4 · manual step 6
Stand the leg panel on the end with the cam bolts.
Lock it with 2 cam locks (119250) — turn them clockwise.

Step 5 · manual step 7
Push a dowel (101350) into each end of the rail.

Step 6 · manual step 8
Stand the rail on the middle of the panel and slide it to the leg panel.

Step 7 · manual step 9
Lock the rail with 1 cam lock (119250).
Insert it in the rail’s front face and turn clockwise.

Step 8 · manual step 10
Turn it over. Fix the rail with 1 bolt (100214) and the Allen key.
The bolt goes through the platform into the rail.

Step 9 · manual step 11–13
End panel: 2 glides, 5 cam bolts (118331) and 2 dowels (101350).
Glides on the short bottom edge, dowels on the top edge.

Step 10 · manual step 14
Fit the end panel onto the platform and the rail.

Step 11 · manual step 15
Insert 3 cam locks (119250) and turn them clockwise.
2 in the platform, 1 in the rail.

Step 12 · manual step 16–17
Push 4 dowels into the shelf. Slide it onto the end panel.

Step 13 · manual step 18–19
Divider: screw in 2 cam bolts (118331), push in 2 dowels.

Step 14 · manual step 20
Slide the divider onto the platform and the shelf.

Step 15 · manual step 21
Fix the divider with 2 bolts (100214) and the Allen key.
They go through the underside of the platform.

Step 16 · manual step 22
Stand the table up. Lock the shelf with 4 cam locks (119250).
Turn them clockwise.

Step 17 · manual step 23–24
Push 4 dowels into the narrow panel. Press it in beside the divider.

Step 18 · manual step 25
Lay the top face down. Screw in 4 cam bolts (118331).

Step 19 · manual step 26
Lower the top onto the frame.
The cam bolts and dowels go into the top edges.

Step 20 · manual step 26
Lock the top with 4 cam locks (119250).
2 in the divider, 2 in the end panel. Turn them clockwise.
Tips & safety
- Delicate table — don’t sit on it. Don’t put heavy things on it either: the manual gives a maximum load of 15 kg (33 lb).
- Assemble on a soft surface. The manual shows working on a rug. If you’re stuck, contact IKEA.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2583944-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.



