How to assemble IKEA IDANÄS bed frame

IDANÄS bed frame, white, Queen

This guide covers the white IKEA IDANÄS Queen bed frame, article 304.589.12. Follow the bed-frame diagrams and video, and mark your progress in the interactive guide.

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IDANÄS bed frame

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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IDANÄS Bed frame

304.589.12

x1

25 ½ "

Width

2 ½ "

Height

65 ¼ "

Length

64 lb 3 oz

Weight

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Written guide

Step-by-step instructions with diagrams

Follow the numbered assembly steps below, or open the interactive guide above to track progress and zoom into each diagram. This guide includes 26 illustrated steps.

IDANÄS Bed frame

  1. Before you begin

    Safety/preparation panels show to use a manual screwdriver (not power driver), assemble with two people, assemble on a soft surface/rug (not directly on hard floor), and contact IKEA support if unsure.

    Illustration for assembly note: Safety/preparation panels show to use a manual screwdriver (not power driver), assemble with two people, assemble on a soft surface/rug (not directly on hard floor), and contact IKEA support if unsure.
  2. Before you begin

    Parts-bag panel 1 showing hardware items with quantities and part numbers, plus note to use bag 5.

    Illustration for assembly note: Parts-bag panel 1 showing hardware items with quantities and part numbers, plus note to use bag 5.
  3. Before you begin

    Parts-bag panel 2 showing hardware items with quantities and part numbers, plus note to use bag 15.

    Illustration for assembly note: Parts-bag panel 2 showing hardware items with quantities and part numbers, plus note to use bag 15.
  4. Before you begin

    Parts-bag reference panel for bag 1 shows installing eight 118331 threaded studs with a screwdriver into the two long frame rails placed on a soft surface.

    Illustration for assembly note: Parts-bag reference panel for bag 1 shows installing eight 118331 threaded studs with a screwdriver into the two long frame rails placed on a soft surface.
  5. Step 2

    Two 101345 dowels are inserted into the side panel holes, with an inline comparison box indicating the correct dowel length.

    Diagram for step 2: Two 101345 dowels are inserted into the side panel holes, with an inline comparison box indicating the correct dowel length.
  6. Step 3

    Ten 101359 dowels are inserted into the indicated holes across both long panels around the slatted center section.

    Diagram for step 3: Ten 101359 dowels are inserted into the indicated holes across both long panels around the slatted center section.
  7. Step 4

    The side ladder frame is aligned and lowered onto the bottom rail with the correct orientation, with inset callouts showing the peg alignment and forbidden reversed orientation.

    Diagram for step 4: The side ladder frame is aligned and lowered onto the bottom rail with the correct orientation, with inset callouts showing the peg alignment and forbidden reversed orientation.
  8. Step 5

    A cam lock (part 113434) is inserted and tightened with a screwdriver to secure the assembled frame to the bottom rail, as shown by the circular zooms and rotation arrow.

    Diagram for step 5: A cam lock (part 113434) is inserted and tightened with a screwdriver to secure the assembled frame to the bottom rail, as shown by the circular zooms and rotation arrow.
  9. Step 6

    The side panel is lowered onto the frame and aligned with the top dowel orientation shown in the zoom callout.

    Diagram for step 6: The side panel is lowered onto the frame and aligned with the top dowel orientation shown in the zoom callout.
  10. Step 7

    The second bottom rail is positioned and secured with three cam locks, then tightened as shown in the two circular zoom callouts.

    Diagram for step 7: The second bottom rail is positioned and secured with three cam locks, then tightened as shown in the two circular zoom callouts.
  11. Step 8

    The top rail is placed onto the frame, four cam locks (113434) are inserted and tightened, and the assembly is then rotated to a new orientation.

    Diagram for step 8: The top rail is placed onto the frame, four cam locks (113434) are inserted and tightened, and the assembly is then rotated to a new orientation.
  12. Step 9

    The installer screws eight threaded studs into the marked holes on both side-frame panel assemblies.

    Diagram for step 9: The installer screws eight threaded studs into the marked holes on both side-frame panel assemblies.
  13. Step 10

    The installer pushes four round caps into the side-frame end holes on the two panel assemblies.

    Diagram for step 10: The installer pushes four round caps into the side-frame end holes on the two panel assemblies.
  14. Step 11

    Insert twelve dowels (101359) into the end holes of the two long panels, six per panel.

    Diagram for step 11: Insert twelve dowels (101359) into the end holes of the two long panels, six per panel.
  15. Step 12

    Press four cam locks (114670) into the large circular holes on each long panel with the arrow orientation set as shown in the zoom callouts.

    Diagram for step 12: Press four cam locks (114670) into the large circular holes on each long panel with the arrow orientation set as shown in the zoom callouts.
  16. Step 13

    Two people align the long side rail with the headboard and lock the cam fittings, as shown in the four close-up panels.

    Diagram for step 13: Two people align the long side rail with the headboard and lock the cam fittings, as shown in the four close-up panels.
  17. Step 14

    Two people align and slide the side panels into the headboard connectors, then lock the cam fasteners as shown in the four inline tightening diagrams.

    Diagram for step 14: Two people align and slide the side panels into the headboard connectors, then lock the cam fasteners as shown in the four inline tightening diagrams.
  18. Step 15

    Two people slide the bed side assembly into position and secure the cam locks on both sides using the included hex key, repeating the lock sequence 2 times as shown in the four inset panels.

    Diagram for step 15: Two people slide the bed side assembly into position and secure the cam locks on both sides using the included hex key, repeating the lock sequence 2 times as shown in the four inset panels.
  19. Step 16

    The side rails are aligned and secured to the bed frame with 16 screws, with a zoom callout showing screw 105307 being driven into the rail insert.

    Diagram for step 16: The side rails are aligned and secured to the bed frame with 16 screws, with a zoom callout showing screw 105307 being driven into the rail insert.
  20. Step 17

    The bracket part 139301 is positioned on the inner side area and fixed using two screws 105307, with the zoom callout showing screw placement details.

    Diagram for step 17: The bracket part 139301 is positioned on the inner side area and fixed using two screws 105307, with the zoom callout showing screw placement details.
  21. Step 18

    The clip part 124402 is placed onto the rail end and the clip is slid leftward along the rail into position, as shown in the two zoom callouts and the main assembly view.

    Diagram for step 18: The clip part 124402 is placed onto the rail end and the clip is slid leftward along the rail into position, as shown in the two zoom callouts and the main assembly view.
  22. Step 19

    The strap assembly is positioned and connected at the left-side mounting point inside the bed frame.

    Diagram for step 19: The strap assembly is positioned and connected at the left-side mounting point inside the bed frame.
  23. Step 20

    The strap assembly is pulled and routed toward the right side while the small end fitting aligns with and fastens to the footboard area.

    Diagram for step 20: The strap assembly is pulled and routed toward the right side while the small end fitting aligns with and fastens to the footboard area.
  24. Step 21

    The center support rail is aligned straight and then locked with one 124401 clip onto the rail connection, as shown in the zoom callouts.

    Diagram for step 21: The center support rail is aligned straight and then locked with one 124401 clip onto the rail connection, as shown in the zoom callouts.
  25. Step 22

    The center support rail is positioned and secured to the bed frame using one screw tightened with a screwdriver, as shown in the zoomed inset.

    Diagram for step 22: The center support rail is positioned and secured to the bed frame using one screw tightened with a screwdriver, as shown in the zoomed inset.
  26. Step 23

    Slide the center rail bracket into position on the frame and fasten one screw 117327 through the rail while ensuring the connector 124401 is seated correctly.

    Diagram for step 23: Slide the center rail bracket into position on the frame and fasten one screw 117327 through the rail while ensuring the connector 124401 is seated correctly.
  27. Step 24

    Insert and tighten two screws 117327 into the center rail joint area to secure the rail connection.

    Diagram for step 24: Insert and tighten two screws 117327 into the center rail joint area to secure the rail connection.
  28. Before you begin

    A standalone circled-i panel shows two alternative slat base configurations and indicates to continue to page 23 for one variant.

    Illustration for assembly note: A standalone circled-i panel shows two alternative slat base configurations and indicates to continue to page 23 for one variant.
  29. Step 25

    The bed frame is prepared and the slatted base section is placed into the frame, with an inline do-not-use fastener/cap note shown below.

    Diagram for step 25: The bed frame is prepared and the slatted base section is placed into the frame, with an inline do-not-use fastener/cap note shown below.
  30. Step 26

    The rolled slats are unrolled across the frame and fixed with eight clips and screws, as detailed in two zoom circles.

    Diagram for step 26: The rolled slats are unrolled across the frame and fixed with eight clips and screws, as detailed in two zoom circles.
  31. Step 27

    The installer secures eight clips to the bed frame and then places the slatted base sections into the frame.

    Diagram for step 27: The installer secures eight clips to the bed frame and then places the slatted base sections into the frame.

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