How to Disassemble a Simmons Recliner Back

Many people have a Simmons recliner in their living room as part of the furniture that adorns it. Simmons is a widely available brand of recliners sold for decades. The Simmons recliner, like many other brands, have a removal back that makes it easier to move and store. You can remove the back on your Simmons recliner by following a step-by-step procedure that you can complete in just a few minutes with a minimal amount of effort.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place your Simmons recliner in the full upright position.

   • 2

     Position your recliner away from any walls so that you can easily access the back.

   • 3

     Lift up the fabric at each side of the bottom of the back that is held in place with Velcro strips. Underneath the fabric is the bottom of the back.

   • 4

     Release the tabs on either side of the back using a standard screwdriver.

   • 5

     Stand in back of the recliner and place one hand on either side of it. Lift straight up until the back is completely detached from the body of the recliner.