METOD Cabinet Assembly Instructions
This document provides assembly instructions for the IKEA METOD cabinet. Please read all instructions carefully before beginning assembly. Ensure all parts are present and undamaged.
Important Safety Information
❗ WARNING! Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture falling down. To prevent this furniture from falling down, it must be used with the wall attachment device(s) provided. Screws and plugs for the wall are not included. Assess the suitability of the wall to ensure that it will withstand the forces generated. Use screws and plugs suitable for your walls and the intended load. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice. Read and follow each step of the instruction carefully.
This warning is provided in multiple languages to ensure understanding.
Tools Required
The following tools are typically needed for assembly:
- Screwdrivers [Phillips head and flat head]
- Hammer
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Drill (for wall mounting)
- Level
- Clamp (optional, for holding parts)
Parts List
Refer to the diagrams for visual identification of parts. Quantities are indicated.
- Various wooden panels (sides, top, bottom, back)
- Dowels
- Screws (various types and sizes)
- Cam locks and cam bolts
- Drawer runners
- Wall mounting brackets and hardware
Assembly Steps
Follow these steps to assemble your METOD cabinet:
Step 1: Prepare Base Panels
Lay out the base panels. Insert dowels into the pre-drilled holes on the edges of the panels. Attach cam bolts into designated holes.
Step 2: Attach Side Panels
Connect the side panels to the base panels. Align the cam bolts with the cam lock holes on the side panels. Insert screws through the side panels into the base panels.
Step 3: Secure Panels
Insert cam locks into the corresponding holes on the side panels and turn them to secure the cam bolts, locking the panels together. Ensure all connections are firm.
Step 4: Attach Drawer Runners
Identify the correct drawer runners and attach them to the inside of the side panels using the provided screws. Pay attention to the orientation and placement as shown in the diagram.
Step 5: Insert Back Panel
Slide the thin back panel into the grooves on the back edges of the side and base panels. Ensure it is seated correctly.
Step 6: Attach Top Panel
Place the top panel onto the assembled structure. Align it with the side panels and secure it using screws and cam locks, similar to the base panel attachment.
Step 7: Attach Wall Mounting Brackets
Attach the metal wall mounting brackets to the top rear edge of the cabinet using the specified screws. Ensure they are securely fastened.
Step 8: Position and Mark Wall
Carefully rotate the assembled cabinet to its final position. Use a level to ensure it is straight. Mark the wall through the holes in the wall mounting brackets to indicate where to drill.
Step 9: Secure Cabinet to Wall
Drill holes in the wall at the marked locations. Insert appropriate wall plugs (not included) if necessary. Secure the cabinet to the wall by screwing through the wall mounting brackets into the wall plugs or directly into wall studs.
❗ Important: Wall mounting hardware (screws, plugs) is not included as wall types vary. Choose hardware suitable for your specific wall material and the weight of the cabinet.
Step 10: Install Shelf Supports
Insert shelf support pins into the desired pre-drilled holes on the inside of the cabinet side panels.
Step 11: Install Shelf Supports (Continued)
Continue inserting shelf support pins as needed for shelves.
Step 12: Secure Top Panel
Use screws to further secure the top panel to the cabinet structure.
Step 13: Place Shelf
Carefully place the shelf onto the installed shelf support pins.
Step 14: Attach Wall Mounting Hardware to Cabinet
Attach the specific wall mounting hardware components to the cabinet as indicated in the diagrams, ensuring correct orientation.
Step 15: Attach Wall Mounting Hardware to Wall
Attach the corresponding wall mounting hardware to the wall at the correct height and position, using appropriate wall anchors and screws.
Step 16: Mount Cabinet to Wall Hardware
Carefully lift the cabinet and slide it onto the wall-mounted hardware. Ensure it is securely engaged.
Step 17: Attach Shelf
Place the shelf onto the shelf supports.
Step 18: Secure Shelf
Use screws to secure the shelf in place, if required by the design.
Step 19: Attach Drawer Runners
Attach the remaining drawer runners to the cabinet sides or internal components as per the specific design of the METOD system.
Final Check
Ensure all screws are tightened and the cabinet is stable and securely attached to the wall. Check that drawers or shelves operate smoothly.
