ALEX Drawer Unit Assembly Instructions
This document provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the IKEA ALEX drawer unit.
General Assembly Information
Before starting, ensure you have the necessary tools, typically including screwdrivers and a hammer [tools-icon]. Protect your work surface from scratches [surface-protection-icon]. If you encounter difficulties or are unsure about a step, consult the IKEA instructions or seek assistance [help-icon].
Parts List
- 8x Screw (110519)
- 16x Screw (118331)
- 4x Screw (100481)
- 4x Screw (113213)
- 1x Caster Wheel Assembly (115763)
- 10x Dowel (103114)
- 10x Cam Lock (119252)
- 17x Dowel (101345)
- 8x Dowel (101350)
- 4x Caster Wheel (105021)
[Diagram Description: An overview of all hardware components and the caster wheel assembly, with quantities indicated.]
Assembly Steps
Step 1
Attach cam lock bolts (118331) to the side panels using 8x screws (110519). Ensure the bolts are screwed in straight.
[Diagram Description: Two large panels are laid flat. Arrows indicate screwing cam lock bolts (118331) into pre-drilled holes on these panels using screws (110519). A zoomed view shows a cam lock bolt being screwed in. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the cam lock bolt.]
Step 2
Insert dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the base panels.
[Diagram Description: Two rectangular panels are shown. Arrows indicate inserting dowels (101345) into holes on the edges of these panels. A zoomed view shows a dowel being inserted. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the dowel.]
Step 3
Attach cam lock bolts (118331) to another panel using 4x screws (100481).
[Diagram Description: A rectangular panel is shown. Arrows indicate screwing cam lock bolts (118331) into pre-drilled holes using screws (100481). A zoomed view shows a cam lock bolt being screwed in.]
Step 4
Insert dowels (101345) into the side panels.
[Diagram Description: Two panels are shown. Arrows indicate inserting dowels (101345) into holes on the edges of these panels. A zoomed view shows a dowel being inserted. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the dowel.]
Step 5
Connect the panels from Step 1 and Step 3 using cam locks (103114).
[Diagram Description: The panels from previous steps are brought together. Arrows show inserting cam locks (103114) into corresponding holes and turning them to secure the connection. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned.]
Step 6
Attach dowels (101350) to the drawer support pieces.
[Diagram Description: Two long, narrow pieces are shown. Arrows indicate inserting dowels (101350) into holes on these pieces. A zoomed view shows a dowel being inserted. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the dowel.]
Step 7
Insert the side panels (from Step 1) into the base panels (from Step 2).
[Diagram Description: The base panels are positioned horizontally. The side panels are shown being inserted vertically into slots on the base panels. Arrows indicate the direction of insertion.]
Step 8
Secure the side panels to the base using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The assembled structure from Step 7 is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the side panels to the base. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the cam lock.]
Step 9
Place the top panel onto the assembled structure.
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled unit is shown. An arrow indicates placing the top panel onto the structure.]
Step 10
Secure the top panel using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The unit with the top panel in place is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the top panel. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned.]
Step 11
Attach drawer slides to the side panels using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The unit is shown. Arrows indicate attaching drawer slides to the inner sides of the unit. Cam locks (119252) are used for securing. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the cam lock.]
Step 12
Attach cam lock bolts (100481) to the back panel using 4x screws (100481).
[Diagram Description: A large rectangular back panel is shown. Arrows indicate screwing cam lock bolts (100481) into pre-drilled holes using screws (100481). A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted.]
Step 13
Slide the back panel into the grooves on the unit.
[Diagram Description: The main unit is shown. The back panel is shown being slid vertically into grooves on the back edges of the side and top/bottom panels. An arrow indicates the direction of insertion.]
Step 14
Secure the back panel using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The unit with the back panel inserted is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the back panel. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned.]
Step 15
Attach the caster wheel assemblies (115763) to the bottom of the unit using 4x screws (113213).
[Diagram Description: The assembled unit is shown upside down. Arrows indicate attaching the caster wheel assemblies (115763) to the corners of the base using screws (113213). A zoomed view shows a caster wheel assembly being screwed into place.]
Step 16
Assemble drawer components: Attach drawer front/back supports using 2x screws (118331).
[Diagram Description: Two drawer side panels are shown. A shorter piece (drawer front/back support) is positioned between them. Arrows indicate inserting screws (118331) to attach this support. A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the dowel.]
Step 17
Attach drawer side rails to the drawer side panels using 2x screws (101345).
[Diagram Description: The drawer side panels with the support attached are shown. Drawer side rails are positioned along the bottom edges. Arrows indicate inserting screws (101345) to attach these rails. A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted.]
Step 18
Insert the drawer side panels into the drawer base.
[Diagram Description: The drawer base panel is shown. The assembled drawer sides (from Step 16/17) are shown being inserted into slots on the drawer base panel. Arrows indicate the direction of insertion.]
Step 19
Secure the drawer side panels to the drawer base using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled drawer is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the side panels to the base. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the cam lock.]
Step 20
Slide the drawer back panel into the grooves on the drawer unit.
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled drawer is shown. The drawer back panel is shown being slid vertically into grooves on the back edges of the drawer side panels. An arrow indicates the direction of insertion.]
Step 21
Secure the drawer back panel using 2x screws (110519).
[Diagram Description: The drawer with the back panel inserted is shown. Arrows indicate inserting screws (110519) into pre-drilled holes on the back panel to secure it. A zoomed view shows screws being inserted. A hammer symbol is shown crossed out.]
Step 22
Attach cam lock bolts (101345) to a panel using 6x screws (118331).
[Diagram Description: A panel is shown. Arrows indicate screwing cam lock bolts (101345) into pre-drilled holes using screws (118331). A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted.]
Step 23
Attach drawer side rails to the drawer side panels using 4x screws (101345).
[Diagram Description: Two drawer side panels are shown. Drawer side rails are positioned along the bottom edges. Arrows indicate inserting screws (101345) to attach these rails. A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted.]
Step 24
Insert the drawer side panels into the drawer base.
[Diagram Description: The drawer base panel is shown. The assembled drawer sides (from Step 22/23) are shown being inserted into slots on the drawer base panel. Arrows indicate the direction of insertion.]
Step 25
Secure the drawer side panels to the drawer base using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled drawer is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the side panels to the base. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned. A crossed-out symbol indicates not to use a hammer on the cam lock.]
Step 26
Attach a support piece using 3x screws (101345).
[Diagram Description: A long, narrow support piece is shown. Arrows indicate screwing it into place using screws (101345). A zoomed view shows a screw being inserted.]
Step 27
Insert the drawer divider.
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled drawer unit is shown. An arrow indicates inserting the drawer divider into designated slots.]
Step 28
Secure the drawer divider using cam locks (119252).
[Diagram Description: The drawer with the divider in place is shown. Arrows indicate inserting cam locks (119252) into holes and turning them to secure the divider. A zoomed view shows a cam lock being inserted and turned.]
Step 29
Slide the drawer back panel into the grooves on the drawer unit.
[Diagram Description: The partially assembled drawer is shown. The drawer back panel is shown being slid vertically into grooves on the back edges of the drawer side panels. An arrow indicates the direction of insertion.]
Step 30
Secure the drawer back panel using 4x screws (110519).
[Diagram Description: The drawer with the back panel inserted is shown. Arrows indicate inserting screws (110519) into pre-drilled holes on the back panel to secure it. A zoomed view shows screws being inserted.]
Step 31
Attach a caster wheel assembly (115763) to the side of the unit using 1x screw (113213).
[Diagram Description: The main unit is shown. A zoomed view shows a caster wheel assembly being attached to the side of the unit using a screw (113213). This step may represent an optional attachment or a specific configuration detail.]
Step 32
Insert the assembled drawers into the main unit.
[Diagram Description: The main unit is shown with caster wheels attached. Arrows indicate sliding the assembled drawers into the unit, engaging with the drawer slides.]
Step 33
Secure the drawers to the slides using 2x screws (105021).
[Diagram Description: A drawer is shown partially inserted. A zoomed view shows screws (105021) being inserted into the drawer slides to secure the drawer. Note: Part number 105021 typically refers to caster wheels; this may be an error in the original diagram, as screws are depicted.]
Step 34
Attach the drawer front using 2x screws (105021).
[Diagram Description: A drawer is shown. An arrow indicates attaching the drawer front. A zoomed view shows screws (105021) being inserted into the drawer front to secure it. Note: Part number 105021 typically refers to caster wheels; this may be an error in the original diagram, as screws are depicted.]
