# How to assemble IKEA TROFAST storage combination with boxes

> TROFAST storage combination with boxes, white/white, 39x173/8x22"

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## TROFAST Frame

### Materials needed

| Part | Quantity |
|------|----------|
| Wooden Dowel (short) (101350) | 36 |
| Wooden Dowel (long) (101354) | 8 |
| Long Screw (100229) | 16 |
| Hex Key (100006) | 1 |
| Short Screw (100349) | 18 |
| Long Rail/bracket Piece (120056) | 18 |

### Steps

> ℹ️ Preparation and safety guidance panels show using a screwdriver correctly, avoiding assembly on a hard surface, assembling on a soft surface, and seeking help or contacting IKEA support if unsure.

**Step 1:** The installer inserts four 101354 wooden dowels into the indicated side panel edge holes and prepares two rails for attachment, with a zoomed inset showing correct dowel type versus crossed-out 101350.
![Step 1](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-01.png)

**Step 2:** The installer joins two side panels with the rails and inserts four 101354 wooden dowels into the exposed rail-side holes, with a zoomed inset and crossed-out 101350 reminder.
![Step 2](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-02.png)

**Step 3:** The two side panels and center supports are aligned above the bottom board, and four dowels (part 101350) are inserted as indicated by the zoom callout.
![Step 3](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-03.png)

**Step 4:** Long side rails are slid inward from both left and right sides into the lower frame, following the horizontal arrow directions.
![Step 4](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-04.png)

**Step 5:** The top panel is aligned above the two vertical dividers, and four dowels (101350) are inserted into the top edges of the dividers.
![Step 5](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-05.png)

**Step 6:** The top panel is set in place and four screws (100229) are tightened from above using the hex key (100006).
![Step 6](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-06.png)

**Step 7:** Two long rails are lowered onto the dowels on the top panel, while a zoom callout shows inserting four dowels (101350) into the panel holes.
![Step 7](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-07.png)

**Step 8:** Insert twelve wooden dowels (101350) into the side and rail connection holes, then align the left side panel with the frame assembly.
![Step 8](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-08.png)

**Step 9:** Using the 100006 hex key, six 100229 cam screws are driven into the left side and front edge holes of the cabinet frame, with a zoom callout showing the correct screw depth and orientation.
![Step 9](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-09.png)

**Step 10:** The side panel is aligned to the cabinet frame and attached using multiple wooden dowels, with a zoom callout indicating 12 dowels of part 101350.
![Step 10](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-10.png)

**Step 11:** Tighten six 100229 screws into the cabinet frame using the 100006 hex key, as shown in the zoomed detail.
![Step 11](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-11.png)

**Step 12:** The cabinet frame is turned and the drawer rails are fastened across the compartments using 18 screws with a screwdriver, as shown in the zoomed detail.
![Step 12](https://steps.howtoassemble.it/data/ikea/59574459/trofast-frame-white/images/steps/step-12.png)

📄 [Official PDF instructions](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/assembly_instructions/trofast-frame-white__AA-344735-4-2.pdf)

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