How to Disassemble a Recliner for the Upholstery

Upholstering a recliner instantly changes its appearance and improves its future condition. Although the structure of the piece of furniture is hard and long-lasting, its padding and upholstery do not fare so well and need to be replaced whenever needed. Instead of removing the existing fabric and re-covering it with new cloth, you have to disassemble the piece of furniture before replacing old, torn, damaged, stained or outdated fabric. Because a recliner is meant for easy use, select durable, long-lasting fabric in your desired color or theme that withstands wear and tear for many years.

Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench

Instructions

- 1
  Bring the recliner in an upright position so its back is straight up. Run your fingers along the gap between its base and back to locate the cushion release levers on each side. Rotate each lever upward.
- 2
  Hold the back of the recliner from each side and pull it up to release it from the base. Set the cushion aside. Turn the recliner so its base faces upward.
- 3
  Locate the metal straps or brackets that join the arms to the seat. These are located to the near the front of the recliner, on each side. Using a screwdriver, twist the screws in an counterclockwise fashion until loose, and set them aside.
- 4
  Pull each metal bracket outward toward the center of the recliner, away from the arms. Turn the recliner back to its original position so it rests on its base.
- 5
  Pull the seat cushion upward, as high as possible to expose the bolts that join the rear of the cushion to the arms. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the bolts in a counterclockwise fashion. Set the bolts aside. Pull the seat cushion to release it from the base of the recliner and set it aside.
- 6
  Turn the recliner back so its base facing upward. Locate the bolts that hold both the arms to the base. Remove the two bolts with an adjustable wrench. Turn the wrench in an anticlockwise fashion to remove the bolts, and set them aside. Place the recliner back on its base.
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  Grasp each arm of the recliner and pull it up to release it from the frame. Place the two arms aside.

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