IKEA BILLY Bookcase
Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden
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.
Assembly Instructions
Illustration shows required tools: Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver, pencil, hammer, and ruler.
Diagram shows incorrect and correct ways to handle wooden panels during assembly. Avoid hitting fingers with hammer; ensure proper alignment when joining parts.
Diagram shows incorrect and correct ways to assemble corner joints. Ensure pieces are properly aligned and secured.
Illustration shows a person looking confused while holding a hammer and wooden parts, then a person on the phone with an IKEA logo, implying seeking help or instructions.
Step 1
Illustration shows four wooden panels and one smaller connecting panel. Dowels (16x, part 101351) are being inserted into pre-drilled holes on the panels using a screwdriver.
Step 2
Illustration shows two long side panels. Cam lock screws (2x, part 118331) are being screwed into the panels. Dowels are also shown being inserted into the panels.
Step 4
Illustration shows the base panel and two side panels being connected. Cam lock fittings (4x, part 119081) are being used to secure the panels. Arrows indicate the direction to turn the cam locks. Incorrect insertion of dowels is shown with a cross symbol.
Illustration shows the base panel and two side panels being connected with cam lock fittings (2x, part 119081). Arrows indicate the direction to turn the cam locks. Incorrect dowel insertion is shown with a cross symbol.
Step 5
Illustration shows a top panel being placed onto the assembled sides. Cam lock fittings (6x, part 119081) are used to secure the top panel. Arrows show the cam lock mechanism.
Step 8
Illustration shows the partially assembled bookcase frame. Pencils are used to mark positions on the inside edges of the panels.
Step 9
Illustration shows a thin back panel being slid into grooves on the inside of the bookcase frame. Arrows indicate the direction of insertion.
Step 10
Illustration shows shelf support pins (5x, part 153548) being hammered into the pre-drilled holes on the inside of the bookcase. A ruler is used to ensure correct placement.
Illustration shows the back panel being secured with nails (18x, part 101201) using a hammer. Close-ups show correct and incorrect placement of the back panel and nails.
Step 12
Diagram shows the bookcase being tilted and secured to the wall using wall attachment brackets (2x, part 100823) and screws (2x, part 109041). A warning symbol indicates the importance of wall attachment.
Illustration shows the bookcase standing upright against a wall. Wall attachment brackets (2x, part 100823) are shown being secured to the top of the bookcase and the wall with screws (2x, part 109041).
Step 13
Illustration shows shelf support pins (6x, part 131372) being inserted into the pre-drilled holes on the inside of the bookcase side panels to support the shelves.
Illustration shows shelves being placed onto the shelf support pins inside the bookcase. Arrows indicate the downward placement of the shelves. Incorrect placement of shelf support pins is shown with a cross symbol.
