Step 2 of 9
FRIHETEN sofa-bed step 2 of 9: Attach the chaise back panel
Push 4 wooden dowels (101350) into the rear ends of the chaise side panels, press the chaise back panel onto them, and secure it with 4 hex-socket screws (100214) using the hex key.
Tools: Hex key (100001, in the box)
All 9 steps
- 1 Join the chaise side panels and front rail
- 2 Attach the chaise back panel
- 3 Set the storage bottom and screw on the chaise feet
- 4 Bolt the backrest behind the chaise box
- 5 Attach the main seat frame to the chaise and backrest
- 6 Bolt the reversible armrest to the right end
- 7 Mount the hinged chaise seat lid common mistake
- 8 Roll the pull-out bed frame under the main seat
- 9 Place the three back cushions along the backrest
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chaise left side panelThe outer side board of the chaise-longue storage box. Its front and back ends take wooden dowels and hex-socket screws.20 × 250 × 1300 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 250 mm | 1300 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with white melamine foil |
| B | Chaise right side panelThe inner side board of the chaise-longue storage box, which bolts against the main 2-seat frame.20 × 250 × 1300 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 250 mm | 1300 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with white melamine foil |
| C | Chaise front railThe upholstered front board of the chaise storage box. It spans across both side panels and locks them square.30 × 250 × 780 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 250 mm | 780 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| D | Chaise back panelThe rear board of the chaise storage box. It closes the back of the storage compartment and bolts to the backrest.20 × 250 × 780 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 250 mm | 780 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with white melamine foil |
| E | Chaise storage bottomThe white melamine floor of the bedding storage box, resting along the lower edge of the four chaise walls.16 × 740 × 1300 mm | ×1 | 16 mm | 740 mm | 1300 mm | Particleboard and fibreboard with white melamine foil |
| F | Backrest frameThe full-width upholstered backrest spanning behind both the chaise-longue and the 2-seat section.160 × 620 × 2120 mm | ×1 | 160 mm | 620 mm | 2120 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| G | Main 2-seat sofa frameThe fixed 2-seat section with no-zag springs on top and an open bay underneath for the pull-out trundle bed.400 × 740 × 1340 mm | ×1 | 400 mm | 740 mm | 1340 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| H | Reversible armrestThe padded armrest, pre-drilled symmetrically so the chaise can be built on either the left or the right side.180 × 560 × 900 mm | ×1 | 180 mm | 560 mm | 900 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| J | Hinged chaise seat lidThe padded chaise-longue seat cushion and deck with left and right spring-loaded stay hinges underneath that hold the lid open when lifted.150 × 780 × 1350 mm | ×1 | 150 mm | 780 mm | 1350 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| K | Pull-out under-bed trundle frameThe rolling under-bed section on four castors with birch slats and two fabric pull-out straps; it lifts level with the seat to form a double bed.245 × 695 × 1210 mm | ×1 | 245 mm | 695 mm | 1210 mm | Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric |
| L | Left back cushionOne of the three reversible Skiftebo dark grey back cushions that line the backrest.180 × 218 × 690 mm | ×1 | 180 mm | 218 mm | 690 mm | 100% polyester hollow fibre wadding inside a 100% polyester Skiftebo dark grey cover |
| M | Middle back cushionThe centre reversible back cushion covering the joint between the chaise and the main seat.180 × 218 × 690 mm | ×1 | 180 mm | 218 mm | 690 mm | 100% polyester hollow fibre wadding inside a 100% polyester Skiftebo dark grey cover |
| N | Right back cushionThe right-hand reversible back cushion resting against the backrest next to the armrest.180 × 218 × 690 mm | ×1 | 180 mm | 218 mm | 690 mm | 100% polyester hollow fibre wadding inside a 100% polyester Skiftebo dark grey cover |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. The overall 230 × 151 × 66 cm dimensions, 140 × 204 cm bed size, reversible chaise layout, and fastener numbers follow IKEA assembly manual AA-702253-15; individual rail thicknesses and sub-frame positions are proportioned from the manual’s drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hex keyComes in the box: a cranked Z-shaped hex key (100001) for the chaise screws, frame bolts, and stay-hinge screws. | In the box 100001 | |
| Box spannerComes in the box: a tubular box spanner (120202) with a cross-bar for tightening the lock nuts on the carriage bolts. | In the box 120202 | |
| Materials | ||
| Particleboard and fibreboard with white melamine foil | ABDE | |
| Solid wood, plywood, particleboard, fibreboard, polyurethane foam and 100% polyester Skiftebo fabric | CFGHJK | |
| 100% polyester hollow fibre wadding inside a 100% polyester Skiftebo dark grey cover | LMN | |
Questions
Can the FRIHETEN chaise-longue go on either the left or the right?
Yes. Both the backrest and the armrest have symmetrical mounting points so you can assemble the storage chaise on either the left or the right side, and move it later if you rearrange your room.
What tools do I need to assemble the FRIHETEN corner sofa-bed?
All required tools come in the box: a cranked hex key (100001) for the wood screws, machine bolts, and hinge screws, and a tubular box spanner (120202) for the carriage-bolt lock nuts.
Why does the chaise seat lid rub against the main seat frame?
If the four stay-hinge screws (120925) are tightened before squaring the chaise lid against the backrest, the lid sits slightly skewed. Loosen the hinge screws a turn, square the lid, and retighten.
How does the pull-out bed convert into a double bed?
Pull the under-bed frame forward by its two fabric straps until it stops, then lift the front rail up and back so the scissor mechanism locks the trundle mattress flush with the main seat and chaise.
Safety
Keep fingers clear of the scissor-link mechanisms when lifting the chaise storage lid or pulling out and raising the under-bed trundle frame. Do not allow children to play inside the storage compartment.
About this guide
The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 230 × 151 × 66 cm, is IKEA's published size. The overall 230 × 151 × 66 cm dimensions, 140 × 204 cm bed size, reversible chaise layout, and fastener numbers follow IKEA assembly manual AA-702253-15; individual rail thicknesses and sub-frame positions are proportioned from the manual’s drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
IKEA tests seating and sleeper frames for everyday household use up to 110 kg (242 lb) per seat.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and FRIHETEN are named only to say which product this guide is for.