# How to assemble IKEA SONGESAND bed frame

> SONGESAND bed frame, brown/Luröy, Queen

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![SONGESAND bed frame](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/product.webp)

## SONGESAND Bed frame

### Materials needed

| Part | Quantity |
|------|----------|
| Bracket (124402) | 1 |
| Drawer Rail (124401) | 2 |
| Perforated Rail (left/right Set) (114290) | 2 |
| Perforated Rail (left/right Set) (114291) | 2 |
| Thin Slotted Strip (117228) | 2 |

### Steps

> ℹ️ Preparation and safety guidance shows required tools (Phillips and flat screwdriver plus hammer), advises against assembling alone, warns not to assemble on a hard floor, and instructs to read instructions or contact IKEA support if unsure.

> ℹ️ Parts-bag panel 1 shows required hardware: dowel 101356 (16x), connector pin 153507 (4x), and cam lock 119253/118137 (4x).

> ℹ️ Parts-bag panel 2 shows required hardware: dowel 101356 (6x), connector pin 153507 (6x), cam lock 110630 (16x), and rail/bracket 153548/158568 (2x).

> ℹ️ Parts-bag reference panel labeled 3 showing required hardware and tools with quantities and vertical part numbers.

> ℹ️ Small parts-bag reference panel showing screw part 105307 with quantity 4x.

**Step 1:** Insert sixteen ribbed wooden dowels into the edge holes of the two panels, as indicated by the enlarged 16x zoom detail.
![Step 1](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-01.png)

**Step 2:** Install four cam screws into the panel edge holes, place cam locks into the large face holes, and rotate the cam locks with a screwdriver to secure.
![Step 2](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-02.png)

**Step 3:** The long rail is fitted with two connector bolts and cam locks, then the cam locks are tightened as shown in the zoom circles.
![Step 3](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-03.png)

**Step 4:** Two large panels are aligned and lowered onto the prepared long rail, with arrows indicating the assembly direction.
![Step 4](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-04.png)

**Step 5:** Two cam locks are inserted and tightened in the top rail, then the panel assembly is rotated downward into position.
![Step 5](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-05.png)

**Step 6:** The long board is oriented using the arrows and aligned beneath the two panel pieces and top rail for the next connection.
![Step 6](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-06.png)

**Step 7:** The panel assembly is positioned and two cam locks (110630) are inserted into the large holes and turned with a screwdriver to lock.
![Step 7](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-07.png)

**Step 8:** Four connector pins (153507) are pushed into edge holes, then cam locks (110630) are inserted and turned with a screwdriver to secure them.
![Step 8](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-08.png)

**Step 9:** Insert six cam fasteners and dowel pins into the panel assembly, as shown in the zoomed detail marked 6x.
![Step 9](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-09.png)

**Step 10:** Position the two long side rails with the indicated hole orientation and slide them onto the main panel assembly from both sides.
![Step 10](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-10.png)

**Step 11:** Insert and lock four cam fittings into the side holes of the frame using a screwdriver rotation.
![Step 11](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-11.png)

**Step 12:** Insert two dowel-like pins into the frame ends and press in two plastic end caps by hand.
![Step 12](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-12.png)

**Step 13:** The frame panel is rotated down into position and two cam locks (110630) are inserted and turned to secure the panel.
![Step 13](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-13.png)

**Step 15:** Two long boards are prepared by inserting eight cam locks into the predrilled end holes, as shown in the zoomed detail.
![Step 15](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-15.png)

**Step 16:** The long board is fixed between the side frame posts with four connector bolts and tightened from the cam side, as shown in the zoomed detail.
![Step 16](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-16.png)

**Step 17:** The long side rail is aligned to the frame side and the cam locks at both ends are tightened with the Allen key, as shown in the four inset close-ups.
![Step 17](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-17.png)

**Step 18:** The side rails are aligned to the headboard posts and connected, while the cam locks are tightened using the shown turning sequence in the zoom callouts.
![Step 18](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-18.png)

**Step 19:** Two plastic connector pieces are inserted into the end holes of the panel, with a zoom callout showing their orientation and placement.
![Step 19](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-19.png)

**Step 20:** Four threaded posts are screwed by hand into the predrilled holes at both ends of the panel, with zoom and rotation direction shown.
![Step 20](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-20.png)

**Step 21:** Two people align and press the side and front bed frame panels into position around the headboard frame, pushing the joints together as indicated by arrows.
![Step 21](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-21.png)

**Step 22:** The side and end frame pieces are joined and two cam locks are tightened on each side using the four close-up tightening sequences shown above.
![Step 22](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-22.png)

**Step 23:** The side frame is assembled with six 104012 threaded studs, with a hammer indicated for insertion and a crossed-out warning not to use the separate ring piece in the shown hole.
![Step 23](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-23.png)

**Step 24:** Three 118331/112996 fasteners are installed into the long rail at the marked positions.
![Step 24](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-24.png)

**Step 25:** The long top rail is aligned and lowered onto the headboard edge while the finger callout indicates pressing it fully into position.
![Step 25](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-25.png)

**Step 26:** Three cam locks (110630) are inserted into the headboard side and then tightened with a screwdriver, as shown in the zoom callouts.
![Step 26](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-26.png)

**Step 27:** The installer inserts and tightens nine cam locks into the marked holes on the headboard-side panels and rail connection points, as shown in the zoom callout.
![Step 27](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-27.png)

> ℹ️ Info panel shows the correct way to angle and place the slats/rails into the bed frame and warns against dropping them straight down.

**Step 28:** The bed frame slats and rails are secured by driving screws into the marked holes, with the top comparison panels indicating the correct side-rail positioning and alignment.
![Step 28](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-28.png)

**Step 29:** Attach two 139301 brackets to the bed frame side panels using 105307 screws, with placement guided by the top comparison illustrations.
![Step 29](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-29.png)

**Step 30:** Slide plastic clip part 124402 onto the long rail and push it left into position, as shown in the zoom insets and main view.
![Step 30](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-30.png)

**Step 31:** The center support rail is aligned and lowered into the rear bracket inside the bed frame.
![Step 31](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-31.png)

**Step 32:** The center support rail is rotated down at the front with both hands until it engages the front connection point.
![Step 32](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-32.png)

**Step 33:** The long rail is extended by sliding its telescoping section outward in opposite directions.
![Step 33](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-33.png)

**Step 34:** The extended center rail is positioned and hooked onto the bed frame brackets, then slid and lowered into place as shown in the zoom callouts.
![Step 34](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-34.png)

**Step 35:** Tighten two 117327 screws in the side rail area while keeping the center support rail straight and level; the crossed diagram indicates the support must not bow upward.
![Step 35](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-35.png)

**Step 36:** The side rail and center support are aligned and secured with two 117327 screws as shown in the zoom callout.
![Step 36](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-36.png)

**Step 37:** The support bracket 117228 is positioned under the rail and fastened with 117327 screws, with the two zoom callouts showing the screw placements and bracket orientation.
![Step 37](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-37.png)

**Step 38:** The frame is secured with two screws into the side rail, then the base support orientation is checked so only the straight, square setup is accepted while skewed setups are rejected.
![Step 38](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-38.png)

> ℹ️ Information page shows slatted base configuration options and installation guidance: left column shows lifting bed base preparation and a do-not-use hardware comparison (105163 vs 191315), while right column shows fixed bed frame slat placement with 8x clips/screws and a page-turn icon directing to page 31.

> ℹ️ Information panel shows rolling out and positioning the slatted bed base, then fastening clips and screw 105163 (8x) with close-up callouts.

**Step 39:** The bed frame is assembled by securing multiple fasteners around the side rails, headboard, and center support structure.
![Step 39](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59241069/songesand-bed-frame-brown/images/steps/step-39.png)

📄 [Official PDF instructions](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/songesand-bed-frame-brown__AA-2020745-7-100.pdf)

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