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 | Side18 × 577 × 2360 mm | ×2 | 18 mm | 577 mm | 2360 mm | Particleboard, honeycomb paper filling, paper foil, plastic edging |
| B | Front plinthThe finished strip across the front under the bottom panel. Its foiled face and finished edge must face forward and up against the bottom panel.18 × 70 × 964 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 964 mm | Particleboard, paper foil |
| C | Back support railThe raw particleboard strip across the back under the bottom panel: it braces the foot of the frame behind the front plinth.18 × 70 × 964 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 70 mm | 964 mm | Particleboard, paper foil |
| D | BottomRests over the front plinth and back support rail. Its 4 cam-lock holes face down into the base cavity so no hardware shows inside the wardrobe.18 × 577 × 964 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 577 mm | 964 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| E | TopCloses the wardrobe frame at the top, with its 4 round cam-lock holes facing down towards the interior.18 × 577 × 964 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 577 mm | 964 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| F | Back panelThin painted fibreboard, folded in three in the box. Nailed on square around the edges, it keeps the tall 236 cm frame from racking.3 × 990 × 2288 mm | ×1 | 3 mm | 990 mm | 2288 mm | Fibreboard, acrylic paint, paper foil |
| G | ShelfAn adjustable interior shelf resting on 4 shelf supports (131372) at any height along the side hole rows.18 × 560 × 962 mm | ×2 | 18 mm | 560 mm | 962 mm | Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Panel thicknesses, plinth layout and hole positions are our own estimates from IKEA’s assembly drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| HammerDrives the 24 nails around the back panel. | You need it | |
| Cross-head screwdriverScrews the 8 cam bolts into the sides and fixes the 2 wall brackets onto the top. | You need it | |
| Flat screwdriverTurns the 8 cam locks underneath the bottom and top panels, and drives the wall screws. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Particleboard, honeycomb paper filling, paper foil, plastic edging | A | |
| Particleboard, paper foil | BC | |
| Particleboard, paper foil, plastic edging | DEG | |
| Fibreboard, acrylic paint, paper foil | F | |
Not in the box: 2 wall screws and 2 wall plugs suited to your wall.
04Hardware
| ×16 | Dowel | 101350 | 8 × 30 mm | Birch, beech or rubberwood |
| ×8 | Cam bolt | 118331 | 41 mm long | Zinc-plated steel, grey polypropylene sleeve |
| ×8 | Cam lock | 119081 | 15 mm across | Grey composite |
| ×24 | Nail | 101201 | 20 × 1.9 mm, 5.7 mm head | |
| ×8 | Shelf support | 131372 | 3.5 mm pin, 9.2 mm head | Zinc-plated zamak |
| ×2 | Wall bracket | 106989 | ||
| ×2 | Screw | 109041 | ||
| ×4 | Washer | 100823 | 5 mm hole, 16 mm across, 1 mm thick | Zinc-plated steel |
12 steps · 9 panels · 72 pieces of hardware
IKEA PAX wardrobe frame 100×58×236 cm: interactive 3D assembly guide
Every step of assembling the IKEA PAX 100×58×236, built in 3D. Press play to watch a step, drag to look around, or switch to Drawing to see it in clean black lines.
What is in the box
Two tall sides, a top, a bottom, a finished front plinth, a raw back support rail, a folded back panel and two shelves. The hardware bag holds 16 dowels (101350), 8 cam bolts (118331), 8 cam locks (119081), 24 nails (101201), 8 shelf supports (131372), 2 wall brackets (106989), 2 screws (109041) and 4 washers (100823).
- Ceiling clearance check: standing a 236×58 cm PAX frame up from the floor takes 244 cm of ceiling height. If your ceiling is lower, assemble the frame upright.
- Always build PAX with two people: the 236 cm panels are heavy and can snap cam bolts if twisted alone.
All 12 steps
- 1
Push in the wooden dowels
Push 16 wooden dowels (101350) by hand into the ends of the front plinth, the back support rail, the bottom panel and the top panel: 2 in each end.
- 2
Screw the cam bolts into the sides
Lay both tall sides flat, holes up. With a cross-head screwdriver, screw 8 cam bolts (118331) into the bottom and top holes of the sides: 4 in each side.
- 3
Fit the base plinths and bottom panel common mistake
Push the finished front plinth, the raw back support rail and the bottom panel onto the first side over the dowels and cam bolts. Make sure the front plinth’s white foiled edge faces up against the bottom panel. Common mistake: Unlike the raw back support rail, the front plinth is finished on its front face and top edge. If you flip it so its raw edge faces forward or swap it with the back rail, bare chipboard shows under the bottom panel and cannot be turned once the sides are locked.
- 4
Lock the bottom panel
Insert 2 cam locks (119081) into the round holes underneath the bottom panel next to the first side, arrows pointing to the side, and turn them clockwise with a flat screwdriver.
- 5
Fit and lock the top panel
Push the top panel onto the top end of the first side, with its 4 round cam-lock holes facing down towards the inside. Insert 2 cam locks (119081) and tighten them clockwise.
- 6
Lay the second side on top
With two people, turn the second side over and lower it onto the dowels and cam bolts of the plinths, bottom and top. Press it down evenly at both ends.
- 7
Lock the second side
Insert 4 cam locks (119081) into the round holes underneath the bottom and top panels next to the second side, and turn each clockwise until tight.
- 8
Turn onto the front and unfold the back panel
With two people, carefully roll the frame onto its front. Unfold the painted back panel and slide it into the rebate along the back edges of the sides and top.
- 9
Nail on the back panel
Check that the frame is square, then hammer 24 nails (101201) around the perimeter of the back panel: 6 into the bottom, 6 into the top and 6 down each side.
- 10
Stand it up and anchor it to the wall common mistake
Check that you have at least 244 cm of ceiling clearance, then tip the frame upright with two people. Screw both wall brackets (106989) to the top with washers (100823) and screws (109041), move the wardrobe against the wall and anchor both brackets into the wall. Common mistake: At 236 cm high, an unanchored PAX wardrobe shifts its centre of gravity forward as soon as hinged doors or loaded drawers are opened. Always secure both top wall brackets (106989) into wall studs or masonry plugs before loading the wardrobe.
- 11
Push in the shelf supports
Push 8 metal shelf supports (131372) into the side hole rows at the heights you want for the two shelves: 4 supports per shelf, level front and back.
- 12
Place the shelves inside
Lift each of the 2 shelves into the wardrobe and lower its corner recesses onto the 4 shelf supports (131372). Done.
Questions
How much ceiling height do I need to stand up a 236 cm PAX frame?
When built lying on the floor, a 58 cm deep and 236 cm tall PAX frame needs at least 244 cm of ceiling height to clear the diagonal as you tilt it up. If your ceiling is 237–243 cm high, build the frame standing upright.
Which way goes the PAX base plinth?
The finished white plinth goes at the front with its foiled top edge against the underside of the bottom panel, while the raw particleboard rail goes at the back.
What hardware parts hold the PAX frame together?
Sixteen wooden dowels (101350), eight cam bolts (118331), eight cam locks (119081), twenty-four back panel nails (101201) and two wall brackets (106989) with washers (100823) and screws (109041); interior shelves rest on shelf supports (131372).
Do I have to anchor PAX to the wall?
Yes. IKEA requires every PAX frame to be anchored to the wall using the included top brackets so the 236 cm frame cannot tip forward when doors or drawers are opened.
Safety
Furniture that tips over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Always anchor this 236 cm PAX frame to the wall using the brackets in the box and wall plugs suited to your wall.
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, 100 × 58 × 236 cm, is IKEA's published size. Panel thicknesses, plinth layout and hole positions are our own estimates from IKEA’s assembly drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Requires at least 244 cm of ceiling height to tilt upright when assembled lying flat on the floor.
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 PAX are named only to say which product this guide is for.