How to assemble IKEA KALLAX Desk

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

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

   2 in each, by hand or with the Phillips screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Stand both sides on edge and push them onto the shelf.

   Check the hole pattern on the side panels (close-ups in step 2).

   ▶ Watch this step (0:22)

3. 

   Step 3

   Insert 4 cam locks (102509) in the shelf and turn them clockwise.

   Not the 114926 locks — those are for step 19.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4

   Fit the bottom panel with 4 screws (104321) and the Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5

   Screw 4 cam bolts (114613) into the outside of the left side.

   This is where the rail will be fixed.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:45)

6. 

   Step 6

   Tap 4 dowels (101372) into the long edges of the narrow panel.

   2 in each edge, with the hammer.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

7. 

   Step 7

   Stand it on edge onto the wide panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:57)

8. 

   Step 8

   Tap 2 dowels (101372) into the ends of the narrow strip.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:03)

9. 

   Step 9

   Press the strip onto the top edge of the narrow panel.

   The big holes face up.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:08)

10. 

    Step 10

    Push the rail onto the bolts on the shelf section.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

11. 

    Step 11

    Screw 4 cam bolts (114613) into the leg panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

12. 

    Step 12

    Stand the leg on edge and push it onto the other end of the rail.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:26)

13. 

    Step 13

    Insert 2 cam locks (102509) in the strip and turn them clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

14. 

    Step 14

    Stick the 6 felt pads (157409) under the leg and the bottom.

    4 on the bottom panel, 2 on the leg.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:40)

15. 

    Step 15

    Stand the desk frame upright.

    Two people make this easier.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:46)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    From the back: insert 6 cam locks (102509) in the rail and turn.

    3 at each end of the back panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:51)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Tap 6 dowels (101372) into the top edges.

    2 in the leg and 2 in each side panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:59)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 17

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

    ▶ Watch this step (2:06)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 18

    Turn the top over and lower it onto the dowels and bolts.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:12)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 19

    Insert 6 cam locks (114926) under the top and turn them clockwise.

    In the leg and both side panels, front and back.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:19)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 20–21

    Press cover caps into the open holes at the front of the shelf section.

    4 small caps (124257, step 20) and 1 larger cap (10213618, step 21).

    ▶ Watch this step (2:27)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 20–21

    Do the same on the inside of the leg.

    In total 8 caps 124257 and 2 caps 10213618.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:34)