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How to assemble IKEA TARSELE Extendable Table

Step-by-step IKEA TARSELE Extendable Table assembly: 11 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2664619-1).

  • 11 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 1:56 video
  • 150/200×80×75 cm
IKEA TARSELE Extendable Table, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
10510024×
10082924×
1084458×
14426220×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay both tabletop halves face down on a rug and push them together. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 1

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

    The 4 pins in the joining edges go into the holes.

  2. Step 2: Fold the 2 connectors across the joint and press — click! — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 2

    Fold the 2 connectors across the joint and press — click!

  3. Step 3: Screw the 2 extension rails under the top — 16 screws (144262). — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 3

    Screw the 2 extension rails under the top — 16 screws (144262).

    By hand, no power drill. Turn each small tab so its hole lines up with the hole in the top.

  4. Step 4: Screw 2 brackets onto each cross rail — 8 screws (108445). — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 4

    Screw 2 brackets onto each cross rail — 8 screws (108445).

    2 screws per bracket.

  5. Step 5: Place the cross rails across the extension rails — 4 screws (144262). — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 5

    Place the cross rails across the extension rails — 4 screws (144262).

    One screw through each bracket.

  6. Step 6: Bolt the first leg frame onto the top — 12 bolts (105100) + washers. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 6

    Bolt the first leg frame onto the top — 12 bolts (105100) + washers.

    A washer (100829) under every bolt; tighten with the Allen key.

  7. Step 7: Bolt the second leg frame on the same way. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 6

    Bolt the second leg frame on the same way.

    24 bolts and 24 washers in total.

  8. Step 8: Turn the table over onto its legs. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 7

    Turn the table over onto its legs.

  9. Step 9: Open the 2 connectors under the joint and pull the halves apart. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 7

    Open the 2 connectors under the joint and pull the halves apart.

  10. Step 10: Lower the extension leaf into the opening. — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 8

    Lower the extension leaf into the opening.

  11. Step 11: Push the halves together and lock the 2 connectors — click! — IKEA TARSELE assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Push the halves together and lock the 2 connectors — click!

    The extension leaf is now stored under the tabletop.

Tips & safety

  • Extending to 200 cm Open the connectors, pull the halves apart, place the leaf in the gap, push together and lock all 4 connectors — manual, last page.
  • Hand tools only The manual shows no power drill for the rail screws (step 3) — tighten them by hand.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2664619-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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