What is the difference between small and larger IKEA spare parts?
Learn the difference between small and larger IKEA spare parts, so you know which parts can be ordered online and when to contact Customer Support.
At IKEA, we distinguish between small spare parts and larger spare parts. The difference determines how the part can be ordered.
Small spare parts
✓ Usually have a 6-digit spare part number
✓ Can be ordered online
✓ Can be ordered online
Examples: screws, dowels, fittings, or hinges.
Larger spare parts
✓ Do not have a 6-digit spare part number
✓ Ordered through Customer Support or your IKEA store
✓ Ordered through Customer Support or your IKEA store
Examples: doors, fronts, or shelves.
Good to know
If there is a 6-digit number next to the part in the assembly instructions, it is usually a small spare part.
If no number is shown, it is likely a larger spare part.
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