How to assemble IKEA VÄSMAN Extendable Table

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Fit 2 plastic sleeves (10120184) onto one long rail.

   Push each one into its hole, then turn it a quarter turn to lock.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:16)

2. 

   Step 2

   Fit the other 2 sleeves onto the second rail.

   Push in, then turn a quarter turn.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:23)

3. 

   Step 3

   Place both rails on the underside of the tabletop.

   Top face-down on a rug — the sleeves’ plugs go into the holes in the top.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:29)

4. 

   Step 4

   Screw in 8 bolts (10120085) — not fully tight yet.

   4 in each rail, with the Allen key. You tighten them in step 13.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:36)

5. 

   Step 5

   Fit a leg frame to the rail ends with 4 bolts (10120086).

   2 in each leg. Use 10120086 here — not 10120100.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:44)

6. 

   Step 6

   Slide 2 square tubes in through the sleeves.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:52)

7. 

   Step 7

   Fix a stop on each tube with a screw (10092460).

   2 screws, Allen key.

   ▶ Watch this step (0:59)

8. 

   Step 8

   Slide in the 2 inner tubes alongside them.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:06)

9. 

   Step 9

   Add a spacer (10120443) and a bolt (105089) at each tube end.

   Don’t tighten fully — see the manual, step 9.

   ▶ Watch this step (1:12)

10. 

    Step 10

    Screw the inner tubes down with 2 screws (10092460).

    ▶ Watch this step (1:20)

11. 

    Step 11

    Turn the 2 bolts (105089) with the Allen key.

    Check the bolt head position — see the manual, step 11.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:27)

12. 

    Step 12

    Fit the second leg frame with 4 bolts (10120100).

    It goes onto the ends of the square tubes.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:33)

13. 

    Step 13

    Now tighten all 8 rail bolts fully.

    The heads must sit flat on the rails.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:41)

14. 

    Step 14

    Screw 2 plates (10120191) under one end of the leaf.

    4 screws (10120038). Use 10120191 here — not 10120183.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:48)

15. 

    Step 15

    Screw 2 plates (10120183) under the other end.

    Another 4 screws (10120038). Check which way they face — manual step 15.

    ▶ Watch this step (1:56)

16. 

    Step 16

    Turn the table over onto its legs — with two people.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:04)

17. 

    Step 17

    To extend: pull the end of the table out.

    Manual p. 13, step 1.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:11)

18. 

    Step 18

    Turn the leaf over and lay it in the gap.

    The 10120191 plates go under the tabletop edge — manual p. 14, step 2.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:16)

19. 

    Step 19

    Push the end in until the leaf locks — now 190 cm.

    Manual p. 14, step 3.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:24)

20. 

    Step 20

    To shorten: pull the end out, lift out the leaf, push the end back.

    Manual p. 15–16.

    ▶ Watch this step (2:29)