How to assemble IKEA OLSERÖD Side Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Press 2 bushings (10091763) into the eyes of the tray frame.

   One at each end of the tray frame.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Lay out the two U-shaped tubes as shown.

   Check the hole positions against the close-ups in the manual.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3

   Fix the tray frame between the U-tubes with 2 knob screws (195312).

   Turn them in by hand.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:29)

4. 

   Step 4

   Fit the crossbar with 2 bolts (131996) and the Allen key.

   The small tab on the crossbar points up, as in the manual.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:37)

5. 

   Step 5

   Push one bow onto the two front tube ends.

   Turn it so its holes face the same way as in the close-up.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:46)

6. 

   Step 6

   Push the other bow onto the two back tube ends.

   Check the holes again.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7

   Fix each joint with 2 screws (10092086) — 8 in total.

   Use the Phillips screwdriver. Don’t use the 107616 screws here.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:58)

8. 

   Step 8

   Press 12 inserts (10005471) into the holes, then 12 bumpers (10005485).

   Push them in with your finger — positions as in the manual, step 8.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 8

   Turn the frame over.

   The tray frame swings out to the front.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:17)

10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 9

    Lay the table top face down on the rug.

    Stick the 4 felt pads (194765) on as the manual shows.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:23)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 10

    Place the frame upside down onto the table top.

    Line it up with the edges of the top.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:30)

12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 11

    Fit 4 clips (10094827) with 8 screws (107616).

    Do not tighten the screws fully yet.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:36)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Push each clip against the tube, then tighten the screws.

    The clip must sit tight against the tube, as in the manual.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Turn the table the right way up.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:52)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Lower the tray into the tray frame.

    Fold its edges over the two tubes of the frame.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:58)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Press the edge of the tray into place along the tube.

    See the close-up in the manual, step 14.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:05)