Wondering how to take a recliner apart? This comprehensive guide will help you figure out the steps you need to take to do so without damaging it. Read on to learn more.
It took me a while and a lot of trial and error to figure out how to take my recliner apart. Content available on this query needs to be more helpful and simple enough to understand.
If you take apart a recliner incorrectly, you may damage it. You could lose the cash you spent to purchase it.
No need to worry about that. I’ll share the steps I implement to take apart a recliner effectively.
The common ways of taking apart a recliner involve using the tabs on the left or right of your recliner. Or using levers present on the sides of your recliner. Either of these methods can be used based on the type of recliner you have.
Let’s dive into the details of how exactly this happens.
Taking Apart a Recliner
The easiest way to tell if your recliner may come apart is if the little flap on the back bottom of your chair comes up. It may either be a button or velcro. It may not come apart sometimes despite the presence of the little flap. If the recliner is stapled down there, it is likely not to come apart.
There are two ways of taking apart a recliner which are:
- Using tabs.
- And using levers.
How to use tabs to take apart a recliner
Tabs (small metal hooks) appear on most recliners’ left and right sides. When taking apart your recliner, you need to place a finger underneath the tab and push it out.
As you push out the tab, you will release the chair. When removed, you need to pull up on the head side of the chair.
Pull on the head side of the chair to remove.
A word of caution, though if you pull up too high on one side before releasing the other, you will jam the recliner. Just remove it and then pull it up a little bit.
Sometimes, tabs can get jammed because of sitting there for too long. In this case, use a flathead screwdriver to push out instead of your fingers.
The tab is the metal hook. When using your finger, push it out like when using the screwdriver.
How to use levers to remove the back of your recliner
Some recliners have levers instead of tabs on their sides. When a lever is in the upward position, it means it’s locked, and while in the downward position, there is release.
Use your finger to push your lever in the downward position and pull up on the head of the chair. The pulling movement is the same as when using tabs to remove the back.
If jamming occurs, a flathead screwdriver will come in handy. Use it to push the lever to the downward position.
Some recliners are used for massage and have electrical connections. Make sure to disconnect them before taking the recliner apart to prevent damage.
You may be wondering, now that I know how to remove the back of the recliner, how do I attach it? Let’s dig into this too.
How to attach the back of a recliner
First, grab the recliner back on both sides and put the metal guides into the receiver clips on the recliner base.
The recliner’s metal guides can be locked into position within the receiver clips by pushing down on the chair’s top. You can use a mallet to push down the head of the recliner.
Be careful and make sure your fingers don’t get squeezed while pushing down.
Pull the cover down from the top of the recliner and secure it to cover the bottom of its back.
Now you have your recliner installed effectively.
Make sure your recliner is locked and installed well. We don’t want you hurting your back when you try to sit and relax.
Wrapping Up
When you follow these steps, I believe you’ll be well on your way to ‘mastery’ when installing and removing the back of your recliner.
These techniques are great when moving because they help you carry the recliner easier when you remove the back. And you can easily install it again when you reach your intended destination.
Here is a helpful Youtube Video if you want to understand more about how to attach or remove the back of your recliner.
