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How to Disassemble a La-Z-Boy

A La-Z-Boy recliner is the staple chair in many family living rooms. La-Z-Boy chairs allow both a sitting position with rocking action and a reclining position. If you need to disassemble your recliner to reupholster it or to move it, the process only requires a single tool.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lift the back vertically out of the base of the chair. Wiggle it back and forth if necessary.

    • 2

      Set the base on the floor upside-down. Find the pins on either side at the front of the base. They anchor the arc-shaped metal pieces in place. Use the screwdriver to unscrew the screws holding the pins in place.

    • 3

      Slide out the pins toward the center of the base. Lift the base front.

    • 4

      Remove the screws that fasten the arms to the seat and lift the seat out of the arms chassis.