1. Place table top (J) upright down on a soft surface to prevent it from being scratched. 2. Unscrew bolts (A), lock washers (B) and flat washers (C) on mending plate {G) with Allen wrench (D) in anti-clockwise direction. (See Diagram 1) 3. Well attach mending plate (G) to center post (F), insert bolts (A), rock washers (B) and flat washers (C), secure by turning with Allen wrench in clockwise direction. (See Diagram 2) 4.