How to assemble IKEA ROSENTORP Extendable Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Push a cross dowel (104859) into each leg, then screw in a long rod.

   Use the long rods (100041), not the short 100037. Lay the 4 legs on a rug.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:19)

2. 

   Step 2

   Tap 2 dowels (101367) into the end of each leg.

   8 dowels in total — use the hammer.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:28)

3. 

   Step 3

   Fit the 4 legs onto the hub of the upside-down column.

   The rod and dowels of each leg go into the holes in the hub.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:34)

4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 3

   Drop the ring (10108231) into the hub, then fit a washer and nut on each rod.

   Spring washer (100843) + nut (10103956); tighten with the spanner (128632).

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 3

   Turn the base over onto its legs.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:51)

6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 4–5

   Fit 2 cross dowels (104859) and 2 short rods (100037) into the column top.

   Then push in 2 dowels (101367) next to the rods.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:56)

7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 6–7

   Screw a slide (10108610) to each side of the frame.

   2 screws (105307) each, then pull the slide open and add 2 more.

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8. 

   Step 8

   Screw a cam dowel (114671) into each end of the frame.

   Push the slides closed first.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 9–10

   Push a dowel (101359) and a cam lock (114670) into each support.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11–12

    Fit the 2 supports onto the ends of the frame and lock the cam locks.

    Turn them with the Allen key (100049).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 13

    Lay the two tabletop halves face down and push them together.

    Then fold the 2 locks across the join until they click.

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 14

    Turn the frame over and lower it onto the tabletop.

    Keep your hands out from under the supports.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 15

    Screw the slides to the top with 12 screws (105307).

    6 along each slide — Phillips screwdriver.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:50)

14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 16

    Turn the base upside down and set it onto the frame.

    The rods and dowels go into the holes. Check the hole positions — manual step 16.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:57)

15. 

    Step 15 · manual step 17–18

    Fix the column with 4 angle brackets (131375).

    2 screws (107624) + toothed washers (100850) into the frame, 2 screws (105307) into the column.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 19

    Turn the table over — with two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:14)

17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 20–21

    Open the 2 locks under the top and pull the halves apart.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:22)

18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 22

    Remove the transport screw and bracket and throw them away.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 23–25

    Flip the folded leaf out of the frame, unfold it and push it into place.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 26–28

    Fold the leaf up again and screw in the 2 stops (104864).

    Use the small Allen key (100002). Then lower and unfold the leaf again.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 29–31

    Push the ends against the leaf and close the 4 locks.

    Click the catches under the leaf first (manual step 29). Now it’s 155 cm long.

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22. 

    Step 22

    To make it round again:

    Open the locks, pull the ends apart, fold the leaf back into the frame and push the halves together (manual, last page).

    ▶ Watch this step (3:02)