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How to assemble IKEA NORDVIKEN Drop-Leaf Table

Step-by-step IKEA NORDVIKEN Drop-Leaf Table assembly: 21 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2130378-1).

  • 21 illustrated steps
  • 17 steps in the manual
  • 3:26 video
  • 74/104×74×75 cm
IKEA NORDVIKEN Drop-Leaf Table, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1183312×
1106302×
1013504×
1095682×
1090492×
10902128×
11073312×
1000338×
1109124×
1007128×
1008438×
1144182×
1175594×
1201714×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw a corner bracket (120171) to each end of the 2 bracket rails. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 1

    Screw a corner bracket (120171) to each end of the 2 bracket rails.

    2 screws (109021) per bracket — not the 110733 ones.

  2. Step 2: Screw a cam bolt (118331) into the middle of each bracket rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 2

    Screw a cam bolt (118331) into the middle of each bracket rail.

  3. Step 3: Push 4 dowels (101350) into the ends of the centre rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 3

    Push 4 dowels (101350) into the ends of the centre rail.

    Check which way round the centre rail goes — manual, step 3.

  4. Step 4: Stand the bracket rails on edge and join them with the centre rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Stand the bracket rails on edge and join them with the centre rail.

    The cam bolts go into the holes in the centre rail.

  5. Step 5: Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Insert 2 cam locks (110630) and turn them clockwise.

  6. Step 6: Screw the 2 end rails onto the corner brackets. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5–6

    Screw the 2 end rails onto the corner brackets.

    2 screws (109021) per bracket. Turn the frame as shown in steps 5 and 6.

  7. Step 7: Lay both tabletop pieces face down on a rug and push them together. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 7

    Lay both tabletop pieces face down on a rug and push them together.

  8. Step 8: Fit the 2 hinges (110597) across the joint. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 8

    Fit the 2 hinges (110597) across the joint.

    6 screws (110733) per hinge.

  9. Step 9: Screw the block onto the leaf, next to the joint. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 9

    Screw the block onto the leaf, next to the joint.

    2 long screws (109568).

  10. Step 10: Screw the 2 bumpers (114418) onto the leaf. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 10

    Screw the 2 bumpers (114418) onto the leaf.

    1 screw (109049) each.

  11. Step 11: Turn the frame over and set it on the top. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 11

    Turn the frame over and set it on the top.

    The block on the leaf goes into the notch in the bracket rail.

  12. Step 12: Push the 5 guides (117841) into the grooves of the rails. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 12

    Push the 5 guides (117841) into the grooves of the rails.

    2 in each end rail, 1 on the centre rail.

  13. Step 13: Screw the guides to the top with 10 screws (109021). — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 13

    Screw the guides to the top with 10 screws (109021).

    2 per guide — Phillips screwdriver.

  14. Step 14: Push a cross dowel (110912) into the top of each leg. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 14

    Push a cross dowel (110912) into the top of each leg.

    Then screw 2 hanger bolts (100033) into each leg — 8 in all.

  15. Step 15: Fit a leg into each corner, bolts through the bracket. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 15

    Fit a leg into each corner, bolts through the bracket.

  16. Step 16: Add a spring washer (100843) and a nut (100712) to each bolt. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 15

    Add a spring washer (100843) and a nut (100712) to each bolt.

    Tighten with the box spanner (120202).

  17. Step 17: Tap a glide (117559) onto each leg with the hammer. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 16

    Tap a glide (117559) onto each leg with the hammer.

  18. Step 18: Screw the latch (10004702) onto the leaf-side rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 17

    Screw the latch (10004702) onto the leaf-side rail.

    2 screws (109021). Its pin points up into the top.

  19. Step 19: Turn the table over onto its legs. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Turn the table over onto its legs.

  20. Step 20: To lower the leaf: pull the ring down and slide the top toward the leaf. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 20

    To lower the leaf: pull the ring down and slide the top toward the leaf.

    Then fold the leaf down — manual, last page.

  21. Step 21: To raise it again, do the same in reverse. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 21

    To raise it again, do the same in reverse.

    The latch clicks when the top is locked in place.

Tips & safety

  • Unlock before you slide. Pull the latch ring down, slide the top, and let it click into place — manual, last page.
  • Missing a part or unsure about a step? The manual says: contact your IKEA store.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2130378-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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