How to assemble IKEA ÖSTAVALL Adjustable Coffee Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Screw 6 cam bolts (118331) into the two long rails.

   3 in each, by hand, all the way in.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:17)

2. 

   Step 2

   Push 8 dowels (101345) into the ends of the rails.

   2 at each end.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:24)

3. 

   Step 3

   Push 10 dowels into the edges of the bottom panel.

   The panel with the round cable hole.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:30)

4. 

   Step 4

   Stand the bottom panel on edge onto one rail.

   Its holes go over the cam bolts and dowels.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5

   Insert 3 cam locks (122332) and turn them clockwise.

   Use the flat screwdriver.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:42)

6. 

   Step 6

   Fit the second rail onto the top edge.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:49)

7. 

   Step 7

   Insert 3 more cam locks and turn them clockwise.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:54)

8. 

   Step 8

   Tap 4 glides (157733) into the side panels with a hammer.

   2 in the bottom edge of each side panel.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:01)

9. 

   Step 9

   Screw 10 cam bolts into the side panels.

   5 in each, on the inside face.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:07)

10. 

    Step 10

    Push the side panels onto both ends.

    Cam bolts and dowels go into the rails and the bottom panel.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:14)

11. 

    Step 11

    Insert 2 cam locks in the bottom panel and lock them.

    Turn clockwise.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:21)

12. 

    Step 12

    Stand the table upright.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 12

    Insert 8 cam locks in the rails and turn them clockwise.

    2 at each end of both rails.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:32)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Press the cable grommet into the hole in the bottom.

    Ring first, then the cover.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:40)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 14–15

    Fit the 2 smaller lift arms inside the side panels.

    10103712 and 10103691 — fix each with 2 inserts (10101111) and 2 pins (10101114).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:45)

16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 16–17

    Fit the 2 larger lift arms the same way.

    10103714 and 10103706 — again 2 inserts and 2 pins each.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:54)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 18

    Fix the larger arms with 4 screws (105248).

    2 per arm, with the Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:03)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 19–20

    Fit the connecting rod with 4 bolts and washers.

    Hand-tighten first, then tighten all 4 with the Allen key.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:09)

19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Click the 2 gas springs (10103716) onto the arms.

    Check the direction in the manual, step 21.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:17)

20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 22

    Lay the top on the arm plates and fix it with 1 screw (107625).

    Check the top overhangs as shown in the manual, step 22.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 23

    Push in the other 7 inserts and pins (10101114).

    Through the arm plates into the underside of the top.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:32)

22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 23

    Lower the top to close the table.

    The arms have a lock — see the manual p. 18 to lock and release it.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:39)