Step 1: Assemble Cabinet Frame Base
Attach the two side panels to the base panel using 12x screws (112996).
Illustration showing side panels connected to a base panel with screws. Close-up shows screw insertion.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the IKEA METOD high cabinet.
⚠️ 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.
Screw(s) and plug(s) for the wall are not included. Use screw(s) and plug(s) suitable for your walls. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice. Read and follow each step of the instruction carefully.
Illustration showing required tools: screwdrivers (Phillips and flat head), hammer, clamp, and power drill.
Illustration of various cabinet components, screws, dowels, and fasteners.
Attach the two side panels to the base panel using 12x screws (112996).
Illustration showing side panels connected to a base panel with screws. Close-up shows screw insertion.
Attach one bracket (10049278) to the inside of one side panel using 2x screws (10046940).
Illustration showing a bracket being screwed onto the interior of a side panel.
Insert 6x dowels (101351) into the top and bottom edges of the side panels. Position the back panel into the grooves.
Illustration showing dowels being inserted and the back panel being slid into place.
Attach the top panel using 6x cam locks (113434). Turn the cam locks to secure.
Illustration showing the top panel being fitted and cam locks being tightened.
Insert shelf supports into the desired pre-drilled holes on the inside of the side panels.
Illustration showing shelf supports being pushed into the holes on the cabinet interior.
Attach the top panel using 6x dowels (101351).
Illustration showing the top panel being attached with dowels.
Secure the top panel by tightening 6x cam locks (113434).
Illustration showing cam locks being used to secure the top panel.
Attach the back panel using 1x nail (319503). Ensure the cabinet is square (90 degrees).
Illustration showing a nail being hammered into the back panel. A warning symbol and a 90-degree angle indicator are present.
Attach the back panel using 1x nail (319503). Ensure the cabinet is square (90 degrees).
Illustration showing another nail being hammered into the back panel. A 90-degree angle indicator is present.
Attach the back panel using 1x nail (319503).
Illustration showing a nail being hammered into the back panel.
Attach 2x mounting brackets (10036383/10039201) to the top rear edge of the cabinet.
Illustration showing mounting brackets being attached to the cabinet's top rear edge.
Secure the back panel completely by hammering in 25x nails (319503).
Illustration showing multiple nails being hammered into the back panel.
Attach 2x wall mounting plates (10039571) to the rear of the cabinet.
Illustration showing wall mounting plates being attached to the cabinet's back. A close-up shows the plate and a symbol indicating incorrect orientation.
Attach 2x wall mounting hardware pieces (124526) to the cabinet.
Illustration showing wall mounting hardware being attached to the cabinet. A warning symbol is present.
Attach 2x hinge mounting plates (103693) to the inside of the cabinet frame.
Illustration showing hinge mounting plates being attached to the cabinet interior. Close-ups show adjustment mechanisms.
Attach 2x hinge mounting plates (124518/124519) to the cabinet door.
Illustration showing hinge mounting plates being attached to a cabinet door. Close-ups show attachment detail.
Attach 2x drawer runners (10046940) to the cabinet using 2x screws (10116456/10116457).
Illustration showing drawer runners being attached inside the cabinet. Close-up shows screw and runner detail.
Attach drawer runners (100347) to the cabinet using 6x screws (10046633).
Illustration showing drawer runners being attached inside the cabinet. Close-up shows screw and runner detail. A symbol indicating incorrect orientation is shown.
Insert shelves into the cabinet onto the shelf supports.
Illustration showing shelves being slid into the cabinet.
Attach 6x shelf supports (130421) to the cabinet interior.
Illustration showing shelf supports being attached to the inside of the cabinet. Close-up shows screw and support detail.
Attach 6x drawer runners (109594) to the cabinet.
Illustration showing drawer runners being attached to the inside of the cabinet. Close-up shows screw and runner detail.
Drill 4x pilot holes with a 5mm drill bit on the top of the cabinet for wall attachment.
Illustration showing a power drill being used to drill pilot holes on the top of the cabinet.
Secure the cabinet to the wall using 4x screws (10035574) and appropriate wall anchors (not included).
Illustration showing the cabinet being attached to the wall using screws. Close-up shows screw and wall anchor detail.
Attach the cabinet doors by connecting the hinge plates (124518/124519) to the corresponding plates on the cabinet frame.
Illustration showing cabinet doors being attached. Close-up shows the hinge mechanism connecting.
Attach the wall rail to the wall at the desired height. Ensure it is level.
Illustration showing a wall rail being attached to a wall.
Hang the cabinet onto the wall rail using the attached mounting plates.
Illustration showing the cabinet being lifted and hung onto the wall rail.
Adjust doors and drawers as needed for proper alignment and function.
Illustration showing adjustments being made to cabinet doors.
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