Step 5 of 10
SONGESAND bed step 5 of 10: Lock the footboard and fit the foot-end corner bolts
Insert 4 cam locks (119081) into the inner face of the footboard and turn clockwise, then screw 4 cam bolts (118331) and push 2 wooden dowels (101350) into the footboard posts for the bed sides.
Tools: Flat screwdriver, Cross-head screwdriver
- Check that both footboard rails sit flush against the inner shoulders of the footboard posts once locked.
All 10 steps
- 1 Stand the headboard posts and fit the rail hardware
- 2 Assemble the twin-panel headboard frame
- 3 Lock the headboard and fit the head-end corner bolts
- 4 Assemble the footboard posts, panel, and top rail
- 5 Lock the footboard and fit the foot-end corner bolts
- 6 Hook and lock the left and right bed side rails
- 7 Screw the steel mattress support ledges inside both bed sides common mistake
- 8 Mount the centre brackets and extend the SKORVA beam
- 9 Fit the diagonal cross-braces and slatted base pins
- 10 Lay the two 80×200 cm slatted bed bases onto the frame
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 | Left headboard post95 cm tall left corner post of the SONGESAND headboard; carries the left headboard rails and left bed side.35 × 65 × 950 mm | ×1 | 35 mm | 65 mm | 950 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| B | Right headboard post95 cm tall right corner post of the SONGESAND headboard; carries the right headboard rails and right bed side.35 × 65 × 950 mm | ×1 | 35 mm | 65 mm | 950 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| C | Headboard lower railLower cross-rail of the headboard; supports the twin recessed headboard panels and the headboard SKORVA bracket.24 × 120 × 1600 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 120 mm | 1600 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| D | Headboard centre stileVertical centre mullion dividing the 160 cm headboard into its two classic recessed panels.24 × 60 × 560 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 60 mm | 560 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| E | Left headboard infill panelLeft recessed infill panel of the SONGESAND headboard.10 × 556 × 766 mm | ×1 | 10 mm | 556 mm | 766 mm | Fibreboard, printed and embossed paper foil |
| F | Right headboard infill panelRight recessed infill panel of the SONGESAND headboard.10 × 556 × 766 mm | ×1 | 10 mm | 556 mm | 766 mm | Fibreboard, printed and embossed paper foil |
| G | Headboard upper railProfiled top rail capping the two headboard panels and locking the headboard posts together.24 × 90 × 1600 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 90 mm | 1600 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| H | Left footboard post41 cm left corner post of the footboard.35 × 65 × 410 mm | ×1 | 35 mm | 65 mm | 410 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| J | Right footboard post41 cm right corner post of the footboard.35 × 65 × 410 mm | ×1 | 35 mm | 65 mm | 410 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| K | Footboard panelMain horizontal panel of the footboard; carries the footboard SKORVA centre beam bracket.24 × 200 × 1600 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 200 mm | 1600 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| L | Footboard upper railProfiled top cap rail of the footboard.24 × 70 × 1600 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 70 mm | 1600 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| M | Left bed side rail200 cm left bed side rail spanning between the headboard and footboard posts, with 18 cm clearance underneath for storage boxes.20 × 200 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 200 mm | 2000 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| N | Right bed side rail200 cm right bed side rail spanning between the headboard and footboard posts.20 × 200 × 2000 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 200 mm | 2000 mm | Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging |
| P | Left steel mattress support ledgeGalvanized steel L-profile ledge screwed inside the left bed side at either the lower or upper mattress height setting.22 × 24 × 1920 mm | ×1 | 22 mm | 24 mm | 1920 mm | Galvanized steel |
| Q | Right steel mattress support ledgeGalvanized steel L-profile ledge screwed inside the right bed side at the matching height row.22 × 24 × 1920 mm | ×1 | 22 mm | 24 mm | 1920 mm | Galvanized steel |
| R | SKORVA telescoping centre beam (outer sleeve)Galvanized steel U-channel outer sleeve of the SKORVA telescoping centre support beam.44 × 46 × 1300 mm | ×1 | 44 mm | 46 mm | 1300 mm | Galvanized steel |
| S | SKORVA telescoping centre beam (inner slide)Inner telescoping galvanized steel channel of the SKORVA centre support beam.39 × 40 × 1300 mm | ×1 | 39 mm | 40 mm | 1300 mm | Galvanized steel |
| T | Left diagonal corner cross-braceGalvanized steel diagonal tie strap that triangulates the left side of the 160×200 cm frame against racking.3 × 20 × 990 mm | ×1 | 3 mm | 20 mm | 990 mm | Galvanized steel |
| U | Right diagonal corner cross-braceGalvanized steel diagonal tie strap that triangulates the right side of the 160×200 cm frame against racking.3 × 20 × 990 mm | ×1 | 3 mm | 20 mm | 990 mm | Galvanized steel |
| V | Left slatted bed base (80×200 cm)80×200 cm curved birch slatted bed base supporting the left half of the 160×200 cm mattress.18 × 760 × 1980 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 760 mm | 1980 mm | Layer-glued birch veneer |
| W | Right slatted bed base (80×200 cm)80×200 cm curved birch slatted bed base supporting the right half of the 160×200 cm mattress.18 × 760 × 1980 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 760 mm | 1980 mm | Layer-glued birch veneer |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Built from the IKEA SONGESAND bed frame 160×200 cm assembly manual (AA-2020744-6, article 192.410.66) and SKORVA centre support beam instructions. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cross-head screwdriverScrews in the 16 cam bolts (118331), 12 countersunk ledge screws (100365), and 8 pan-head bracket and cross-brace screws (105344). | You need it | |
| Flat screwdriverTurns the 16 cam locks (119081) in the headboard, footboard, and bed side rails. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Particleboard, fibreboard, paper foil, plastic edging | ABCDGHJKLMN | |
| Fibreboard, printed and embossed paper foil | EF | |
| Galvanized steel | PQRSTU | |
| Layer-glued birch veneer | VW | |
Not in the box: Mattress (160 × 200 cm).
04Hardware
| ×17 | Cam bolt1 of them spare | 118331 | 41 mm long | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×15 | Wooden dowel1 of them spare | 101350 | 8 × 30 mm | Birch wood |
| ×17 | Cam lock1 of them spare | 119081 | 15 mm diameter × 12 mm | Grey composite / zinc alloy |
| ×13 | Countersunk screw1 of them spare | 100365 | 3.5 × 14 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×9 | Pan-head screw1 of them spare | 105344 | 4.5 × 12 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×9 | Slatted base alignment pin1 of them spare | 110525 | 22 mm long | Polyamide plastic |
Questions
Why does my SONGESAND slatted bed base sit uneven or rock on the SKORVA centre beam?
Each SONGESAND bed side rail has two rows of pre-drilled holes for adjustable mattress height. If one steel support ledge is screwed into the upper row and the other into the lower row—or if a ledge is mounted upside down—the slatted base sits tilted. Mount both steel ledges flange-up on the same hole row with the 100365 countersunk screws.
Does the IKEA SONGESAND 160×200 cm bed frame require a SKORVA centre support beam?
Yes—every 140×200, 160×200, and 180×200 cm SONGESAND bed frame requires the telescoping galvanized steel SKORVA centre support beam (article 901.245.34) to carry the inner edges of the two 80×200 cm slatted bed bases.
What do the two diagonal metal straps on the SONGESAND bed frame do?
The two galvanized steel diagonal corner cross-braces bolt between the SKORVA centre beam and the left and right steel mattress support ledges using four 105344 pan-head screws. They triangulate the 160×200 cm frame so the side rails cannot bow or rack out of square.
How much under-bed clearance does the SONGESAND bed frame have?
There is 18 cm of clear height underneath the 200 cm side rails, sized to roll two or four SONGESAND under-bed storage boxes directly underneath the frame.
Safety
Never use the bed frame without the SKORVA centre support beam and both diagonal corner cross-braces screwed in place. Periodically check that all 16 cam locks (119081) and 12 ledge screws (100365) remain tight.
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, 207 × 173 × 95 cm, is IKEA's published size. Built from the IKEA SONGESAND bed frame 160×200 cm assembly manual (AA-2020744-6, article 192.410.66) and SKORVA centre support beam instructions. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
Takes a 160 × 200 cm mattress and two 80 × 200 cm slatted bed bases supported by the galvanized steel SKORVA centre beam; 18 cm clearance under the side rails fits SONGESAND under-bed storage boxes.
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 SONGESAND are named only to say which product this guide is for.