How to Adjust the Legs on a Galant Desk From IKEA

Written By
Maxwell Payne
Maxwell Payne
Published: Sep 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Two-Leg Galant Desk

Step 1

Insert the tip of an Allen wrench into the adjustment hole about halfway down one of the legs.

Step 2

Turn the Allen wrench clockwise slowly while your helper lifts the top of the table and holds it so the leg's "feet" are off the floor.

Step 3

Grasp the feet and rotate clockwise to raise the table and counterclockwise to lower it.

Step 4

Reinsert the Allen wrench and tighten.

Step 5

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 on the other side of the table, verifying that both legs are even.

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Four-Leg Galant Desk

Step 1

Grasp the bottom of one leg with your hand near the "foot."

Step 2

Have your helper lift the top of the table slightly to facilitate easier adjustment.

Step 3

Twist the bottom of the leg counterclockwise. You will feel the bottom tubing slide out of the top portion of the leg. Push the bottom portion up to make the table lower or pull it down to make the table higher.

Step 4

Twist the bottom of the leg clockwise to lock once you reach the desired height.

Step 5

Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the remaining three legs until the table is even.

References

Tips

Place a level on top of the table to ensure a level table.

If you do not have an Allen wrench, check the underside of the table. According to IKEA, a small Allan wrench comes attached to one of the legs.

Warnings

Do not attempt to adjust the two-leg Galant table without a helper; doing so can cause the tabletop to drop, causing damage and/or personal injury.

Maxwell Payne

Maxwell Payne has been a freelance writer since 2007. His work has appeared in various print and online publications. He holds a Bachelor of Science in integrated science, business and technology.

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