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How to assemble IKEA NORDVIKEN Extendable Table

Step-by-step IKEA NORDVIKEN Extendable Table assembly: 22 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2130841-5).

  • 22 illustrated steps
  • 38 steps in the manual
  • 3:30 video
  • 152/223×95×75 cm
IKEA NORDVIKEN Extendable Table, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Flat-head screwdriver
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
15440918×
1183314×
1106304×
10135036×
1095658×
10954616×
10902116×
1085304×
1229254×
10524816×
1109124×
1000388×
1000184×
1008438×
1007128×
100050944×
1002232×
1577804×
1175594×
1224834×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Fit a leaf lock (10004568) into each slide crossbar. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 1

    Fit a leaf lock (10004568) into each slide crossbar.

    2 screws (122925) per lock — Phillips screwdriver.

  2. Step 2: Fix 2 runners onto each crossbar. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 2

    Fix 2 runners onto each crossbar.

    Per runner: 1 dowel (101350) and 2 screws (109546). Not the longer 109548.

  3. Step 3: Build 2 U-frames: a notched cross rail and 2 side boards. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 3–5

    Build 2 U-frames: a notched cross rail and 2 side boards.

    Cam bolt (118331) in each board, dowels (101350) in the rail ends, then lock with 2 cam locks (110630).

  4. Step 4: Screw 2 blocks (10069933) onto each cross rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 6

    Screw 2 blocks (10069933) onto each cross rail.

    2 screws (109565) per block.

  5. Step 5: Push dowels into the ends of the 2 centre rails, then drop them into the U-frames. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 7–8

    Push dowels into the ends of the 2 centre rails, then drop them into the U-frames.

    They sit in the middle notch of both cross rails.

  6. Step 6: Hook a stop (10003961) onto each cross rail. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 9

    Hook a stop (10003961) onto each cross rail.

    2 screws (108530) each.

  7. Step 7: Screw a corner bracket (122483) to each end of the 2 end rails. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 10

    Screw a corner bracket (122483) to each end of the 2 end rails.

    2 screws (109021) per bracket — not the 105248 ones.

  8. Step 8: Close each end with an end rail and screw the brackets to the side boards. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 11–13

    Close each end with an end rail and screw the brackets to the side boards.

    2 more screws (109021) per bracket.

  9. Step 9: Push 16 dowels (101350) into the top edges of the frame. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 14

    Push 16 dowels (101350) into the top edges of the frame.

  10. Step 10: Lay the top halves face down on a rug, push them together, add the 2 slides. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 15–16

    Lay the top halves face down on a rug, push them together, add the 2 slides.

    Press each slide’s lock pin into the hole in the top until it clicks.

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

    Step 11 · manual step 17

    Turn the frame over and set it on the top — two people.

    The dowels go into the holes in the top.

  12. Step 12: Screw the frame to the top with 18 long screws (154409). — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 18

    Screw the frame to the top with 18 long screws (154409).

  13. Step 13: Fit the hinges and clip the 2 side aprons on. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 19–21

    Fit the hinges and clip the 2 side aprons on.

    4 mounting plates (109221) on the top and 4 hinges (109338) on the aprons — 2 screws (105248) each.

  14. Step 14: Prepare the 4 legs. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 22–24

    Prepare the 4 legs.

    Cross dowel (110912) on top, 2 hanger bolts (100038) in the corner, a bolt (100018) and a dowel low down.

  15. Step 15: Fit 2 legs at one end: bolts through the bracket. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 25

    Fit 2 legs at one end: bolts through the bracket.

    Spring washer (100843) and nut (100712) on each bolt; tighten with the box spanner (120202).

  16. Step 16: Push 2 cross nuts (10005094) into a low stretcher and fit it between the legs. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 26–27

    Push 2 cross nuts (10005094) into a low stretcher and fit it between the legs.

    Turn the cross nuts with the Allen key (100092) to pull it tight.

  17. Step 17: Fit the other 2 legs and the second stretcher the same way. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 28–29

    Fit the other 2 legs and the second stretcher the same way.

  18. Step 18: Bolt the long stretcher onto the 2 low stretchers. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 30

    Bolt the long stretcher onto the 2 low stretchers.

    2 bolts (100223) with the Allen key.

  19. Step 19: Tap a glide (117559) onto each leg, and stick 8 felt pads on the top. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 31–32

    Tap a glide (117559) onto each leg, and stick 8 felt pads on the top.

    Felt pads (108357) near the ends of the top, 15 mm from the edge.

  20. Step 20: Turn the table over onto its legs — two people. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 33

    Turn the table over onto its legs — two people.

  21. Step 21: Prepare the 2 leaves: 2 brackets, 2 bolts and 2 felt pads each. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 34–36

    Prepare the 2 leaves: 2 brackets, 2 bolts and 2 felt pads each.

    Brackets 10003975 with 2 screws (109546) each; bolts 157780 by hand.

  22. Step 22: Pull out both slides, lay a leaf on each and push it in to lock. — IKEA NORDVIKEN assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 37–38

    Pull out both slides, lay a leaf on each and push it in to lock.

    See the manual’s last page for storing the leaves under the top.

Tips & safety

  • Line up the side aprons. The hinges adjust in 3 directions until the aprons sit straight — see the info page after step 21.
  • Shortening the table? Unlock, lift each leaf off and slide it into storage under the top, then push the slides in — manual, last page.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2130841-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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