METOD Corner Base Cabinet Assembly Instructions
Safety First ⚠
WARNING! Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip over. To prevent tip over, this furniture must be used with the wall attachment device(s) provided. Screws and plugs for the wall are not included. Use screws and plugs suitable for your walls. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice. Read and follow each step of the instructions carefully.
General Handling:
- Tools required: Phillips head screwdrivers, hammer, clamp.
- Always use the provided wall attachment devices to prevent tip-over.
- Lift heavy panels with assistance from another person.
- Place the cabinet on a soft surface during assembly to prevent damage.
Parts List
Ensure all parts are present before starting assembly:
- Screws: 112996 (20x), 109563 (8x), 10035574 (10x), 109558 (2x), 10046940 (9x), 109582 (4x), 101351 (21x), 319503 (approx. 20x, used in steps 14, 15, 24, 25, 27)
- Plugs/Washers: 100823 (8x)
- Cam Lock Nuts: 113434 (20x), 103693 (3x), 10039571 (3x)
- Dowels/Pins: 101351 (21x), 124531 (4x), 109582 (3x), 101351 (6x), 124518 (3x), 124519 (3x)
- Brackets/Connectors: 10122774 (1x), 107091 (1x), 10036383/10039201 (2x), 124526 (4x), 10049278 (3x), 110682 (2x), 114678 (3x), 10035574 (4x), 124526 (3x), 103693 (3x), 124518/124519 (3x), 124531 (4x), 109582 (6x)
- Fastener Bags: 10036383, 10039201 (2x)
- Handles: 114678 (1x)
- Shelves: UTRUSTA (various)
Assembly Steps
Step 1: Attach Base Panel
Place the base panel flat. Align the two side panels perpendicular to the base panel. Secure each side panel to the base panel using 10x screws (112996) through the pre-drilled holes.
Step 2: Insert Back Panels
Slide the two back panels into the grooves provided on the inner sides of the side panels. Secure them using 2x connectors (10049278) and 2x connectors (10046940).
Step 3: Attach Corner Brackets
Insert 2x dowels/pins (101351) into the designated holes on the inside of the cabinet frame to prepare for corner brackets.
Step 4: Insert Vertical Support Panels
Slide the two long vertical support panels into their positions along the sides of the cabinet frame.
Step 5: Secure Vertical Panels
Insert 2x cam lock nuts (113434) into the larger holes on the vertical panels and tighten them with a screwdriver. Insert 2x dowels/pins (101351) into the side panels and push them into the corresponding holes on the vertical panels.
Step 6: Attach Back Panel
Slide the back panel into the grooves. Secure it using 3x dowels/pins (101351).
Step 7: Attach Side Connectors
Attach connectors to the side panels. Insert 3x cam lock nuts (113434) and 3x dowels/pins (101351) into the side panels.
Step 8: Insert Back Panels
Slide the two back panels into the grooves of the cabinet.
Step 9: Attach Top Panel
Place the top panel onto the cabinet frame. Secure it using 3x dowels/pins (101351).
Step 10: Attach Corner Connectors
Attach the corner connectors to the inside of the cabinet frame using 5x cam lock nuts (113434).
Step 11: Check and Secure Angles
Ensure all corners are at a 90-degree angle. Insert a screw (unspecified) into the designated hole to lock the angle. Avoid non-square angles (indicated by an 'X').
Step 12: Secure Top Panel
Insert a screw (unspecified, likely 319503) into the edge of the top panel.
Step 13: Attach Bracket and Secure
Attach a bracket (10036383/10039201) to the cabinet and secure it with a screw (319503).
Step 14: Secure Top Panel
Insert 2x screws (unspecified, likely 319503) into the top panel.
Step 15: Secure Top Panel
Insert 11x screws (unspecified, likely 319503) into the top panel.
Step 16: Attach Internal Shelf Supports
Insert shelf support pins/screws into the cabinet sides using 5x screws (112996).
Step 17: Attach Internal Shelf Supports
Attach specific internal shelf support brackets using 1x bracket (10049278) and 1x bracket (10046940).
Step 18: Attach Internal Shelf Supports
Insert 5x dowels/pins (101351) for internal shelf supports.
Step 19: Attach Side Panels
Connect the side panels to the main cabinet frame using 5x cam lock nuts (113434).
Step 20: Insert Back Panel
Slide a back panel into the grooves of the cabinet.
Step 21: Secure Internal Structure
Insert 6x dowels/pins (101351) to secure the internal structure.
Step 22: Attach Top Panel
Insert 5x screws (112996) into the top panel.
Step 23: Attach Side Panels
Connect the side panels to the cabinet using 5x cam lock nuts (113434).
Step 24: Attach Drawer Runners/Slides
Attach one part of the drawer runner to the cabinet side using 1x screw (319503).
Step 25: Attach Drawer Runners/Slides
Attach the other part of the drawer runner to the cabinet side using 1x screw (319503).
Step 26: Attach Drawer Runners/Slides
Attach drawer runners/slides to the cabinet using 2x connectors (10036383/10039201).
Step 27: Attach Drawer Runners/Slides
Attach drawer runners/slides to the cabinet using 5x screws (319503).
Step 28: Attach Rails and Brackets
Mount rails onto the cabinet sides. Attach specific brackets using 3x connectors (10039571). Ensure correct placement; avoid incorrect placement (indicated by an 'X').
Step 29: Attach Door Hinge Plates
Attach hinge plates to the cabinet using 3x connectors (124526) and 3x hinge plates (124518/124519). Ensure correct placement; avoid incorrect placement (indicated by an 'X').
Step 30: Attach Door Hinge Plates
Attach door hinge plates to the cabinet using 3x connectors (103693).
Step 31: Attach Door Hinge Plates
Attach door hinge plates to the cabinet using 3x hinge plates (124518/124519).
Step 32: Attach Door Hinge Plates
Attach door hinge plates to the cabinet using 4x connectors (124531) and 6x connectors (109582).
Step 33: Attach Doors
Mount the hinges onto the doors first: use 2x hinges (109397) for one door, and 2x hinges (110682) for the other. Then, attach the doors to the cabinet by aligning the hinges with the plates and securing them. This may involve specific measurements for placement (e.g., 25mm or 38mm from edges) using screws (109558). Secure doors using 2x connectors (107091).
Step 34: Attach Handles
Attach the handles to the doors using 1x handle fitting (114678).
Step 35: Adjust Doors
Adjust the doors for proper alignment by turning the screws on the hinges.
Step 36: Attach Top Panel and Shelves
Attach the top panel using 8x screws (109563) and 8x washers/plugs (100823). Install UTRUSTA shelves as needed.