How to assemble IKEA KNARREVIK Nightstand

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Stand the shelf on its side and lay a leg across its corner.

   The middle holes of the leg line up with the shelf; the foot end points away from it.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 1

   Fit 2 screws (10118490) with the Allen key.

   One from the top, one from the side. Don’t tighten them fully yet.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 1

   Turn the shelf over.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 2

   Lay the second leg on the same edge and fit 2 screws.

   Again one from the top and one from the side — not fully tight yet.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 2

   Tip it over so both legs lie on the floor.

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 3

   Lay the other 2 legs on top and fit 4 screws.

   2 screws per leg, one from the top and one from the side. Don’t tighten yet.

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 3

   Slide the top in between the ends of the legs.

   Its rim faces the shelf; line up the holes at the leg ends.

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 4

   Screw the top to the 2 upper legs — 4 screws.

   Leave them slightly loose for now.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 4

   Turn the nightstand over.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 5

    Fit the last 4 screws into the top.

    2 per leg, still not fully tight.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 5

    Stand the nightstand upright.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 6

    Check the legs are square, then tighten all 16 screws.

    Use the Allen key. The legs must stand straight, not slanted.

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