How To Replace A Recliner Handle And Cable

[@sofarehab9736]

We sell replacement handle & cable sets on our website, sofarehab.com.au/product-category/manual-recliner-spare-parts/handle-and-cable-sets/

[@mercedesvelez2908]

Thank you so much, I am 70 years old and I did, it was very easy, I had both recliners damaged. I am so happy.

[@stephenmcsweeney7562]

👊🏼

[@FredMartinson]

I looked at 3 before I found this one! This was the best. Very thorough.

[@angelcardenales7771]

I did two !

[@trdrdw]

I can hardly hang up a photo without help. I did this on my own easily. Thank you for the instructions!

[@liamreilly6861]

Absolutely brilliant and detailed video of how to do this. I had watched a couple of other videos and just couldn't get it to work. Then found your video and two minutes later it was fixed. Thank you very much.

[@sofarehab9736]

Thanks Liam, Appreciate the feedback and glad we show the easy way to fix the recliners.

[@tweetiebird7224]

Thank you SOOOOO much I am a single mom with a debilitating disease and I have to have my legs elevated so when my recliner broke I was stuck in bed. I had tried multiple videos and order from Amazon twice before your video. Once I found your video completely it in less then a minute return wrong parts and was back in my chair. There are no words thanks a million God bless

[@Ckn0tt]

So thankful for this video. I couldn't, for the life of me, find out where to hook the metal end of the cable. This video did a great job in making it really easy to do. Thanks for posting!

[@sharonlawless2264]

I FIXED MY CHAIR FOLLOWING YOUR TUTORIAL, AND IT WORKED. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Such a well done video.

[@Jay-ft3zx]

Perfect... 5 minutes and done. I appreciate the time you took to make this clip. Cheers.

[@robbokma7211]

Thank you. Really easy because of your detailed instructions. Fixed for $9.69

[@cdmeh7328]

SIMPLY PUT... THANK YOU!

[@ridwansikki2325]

Excellant...very useful tutorial, long time my sofa broke...I can fix myself at the moment, thanks, from Jakarta

[@wesg3084]

Awesome! I had resigned myself to the idea that I was going to have to manually release the footrest for the rest of the life of the sofa. Thank you!

[@tonybeigle4926]

Thank you, thank you. Your info was enough for me to complete the repair. More videos are welcome, anytime.

[@MikesTropicalTech]

My cable broke 10 minutes ago, KZbin to the rescue! If I can't find a cable locally here in Thailand I'll order one from your site.

[@robsouter84]

My recliner broke last week, this was the first and only video I watched. Replacement part came today and it was a quick fix. Thank you for this 🤟

[@nicolejensen2159]

I have done this today but my footrest will now not click back in.

[@Washoewillie]

This is the best, most informative video that addresses this repair job. I struggled after watching other videos that didn't address the simple instructions of how to release the footrest and pull the release arm forward so the dogleg could easily be inserted into the hole in the release arm. Your detailed instructions made the fix simple. Thank you.

[@johnmatera8910]

Great Video, Absolute the best with, a Close-up Camera of how to remove the clip and the cable end underneath the release lever under the chair

[@corwyny]

Thank you, it cost me £8 and 20 minutes of my time to repair my recliner. Thank you!

[@maryoneil1995]

Thank you SO much!!!! I'm 61, on a tight budget, this worked perfectly!!

[@katersews2815]

Great video. We fixed our recliner for $10! Just be sure to have the foot rest open to reattach the cable. It really was easy. Thanks for the tip!

[@elizabethschroeder1105]

The cable in my beloved recliner snapped during the pandemic. It would either remain broken or I had to fix it. I found this wonderful, clear video, bought a $10 part on-line, and fixed it within hours. The hardest part was removing the clip from the broken cable. The instructions are excellent and easy to follow.

[@lazytitan6848]

Do you have the link to where you bought the replacement part?

[@Berk1988a]

@@lazytitan6848amazon

[@lexilou9119]

Thanks for these very clear instructions, which I found AFTER I replaced the cable and handle 😮. The tension is too loose so I guess I need to go back and move the cable end into a different hole. It was my late father’s chair so I definitely want to keep it.

[@Luigi48me]

Wow!! I think I can do this myself! Looks easy. Thank you for posting this!

[@genericname321]

I was actually going to dump the old chair and buy a new one until I saw how easy this was. Just got my new cable assembly and installed it. Thanks!!

[@t.d.robinson5549]

Thank you so much for this video. I was able to fix two recliners. Your instructions were very clear & made it easy for me to complete the repair process.

[@homechilloutashmore3806]

Fantastic video just fixed my moms sofa THANK YOU.

[@larrygardiner4039]

One of the best videos out there . Great job.

[@paulaloftis4376]

Awesome! fixed for 10 bucks after many years broken! Now I need to change the other side. it's a shame stuff is built so cheaply these days!

[@johnhickman9688]

I loved this..it made replacing the cable and handle so quick and easy. In my case I needed this video and another by "sofa rehab" to replace both the cable and attaching the handle to the cable... well done

[@carrieberry276]

Thank god I found this again. The handle itself snapped on the one I replaced two years ago and I couldn't remember which video helped me install it. As it turned out, in the previous installation (probably not original given the age of the second hand recliner) the z shaped hook on the end of the cable was inserted from the wrong side of the bracket and it was very difficult to get in and out. I just noticed on this video that the z was inserted from the side closest to the arm of the chair, not the seat. That made all the difference. Thank you so much!

[@whiskeyjack1116]

Hey thanks for this. Bought a replacement lever and wire for 9 quid from Amazon and installed within half hour, all very easy. Was considering blowing 500 quid on a new 2 seater as well. Cheers!

[@coopthescoop100]

great video well done and I replaced my recliner handle in less than an hour....bought on amazon for around 12 bucks...goes to show you after almost 130,000 views maybe they should make this device a little stronger so they don't break !! mind you I have used the recliner since 2008 so mustn't complain!!!

[@MasterKoala777]

Best tutorial I’ve seen on KZbin. Very clear instructions and the camera work was very good. Thank you. 🙂

[@angelcardenales7771]

Yes, excellent!

[@albichamalbicha]

¡Muchísimas gracias! Mi esposo y yo no hablamos inglés pero este video nos ayudó a cambiar el cable con solo mirar las imágenes. Gracias por la ayuda.

[@kimberlyhogan9192]

Perfect simple instructions 🎉

[@pixarnemo4498]

Great tutorial, save me hundreds asking and arguing with the shop to fix.

[@deborahwolff5651]

Thanks for sharing! I'm purchasing a recliner handle and cable and can't wait to replace it.

[@PilkoPants]

Thanks so much for your video. Did it in 5 minutes without hassle. Great tutorial.

[@KimchiiKnight]

Thank you, I was able to fix my couch with this!!

[@Miguel-yv6nr]

This video help me a lot, the instructions are fabulous! It made my replacement of the cable so easy!

[@mirrada8612]

Thank you for the quick fix and money saving .

[@funsize8282]

OMG! I FIXED MY CHAIR FOLLOWING YOUR TUTORIAL, AND IT WORKED. THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU DEFINITELY A LIFE SAVER😉👍💯

[@rjlhousehead.3249]

Thank you for the video, I just ordered the replacement part, now I'll wait and watch your video. I almost went and bought a New recliner, you just saved me some bucks!

[@bobbiewhyte6343]

Thank you so much for this, my recliner pull mechanism stopped working after only a year. (it was a cheap chair) But with your video I was able to repair it myself after I bought the replacement pull and wire. I am not very mechanical or fix-it type girl either. Keep up the good work! Also, I watched other videos and they were too confusing. Kudos!!

[@michaelhackett5942]

AC Searls (

[@kevykanga]

Magnificent! All fixed, thank you!

[@idiodum8497]

my recliner stopped reclining yesterday..glad i was able to find this, i plan on attempting this tomorrow when i'm capable of getting around to trying, hopefully this will fix the issue.

[@mccscratch77]

Superb instructional video. Saved me bucks and heartache. Very simple (wear some work gloves to avoid pinch chances)!

[@vlmontgomery28]

Thank you for his informative video. I didn’t have to replace’ my cable end just came out, but by watching this helped greatly

[@sarahsnowling5954]

Thankyou just saved me £50 watching this video !

[@g8mum1]

Thank you with the parts from Amazon and your video I have now got two working recliner's ❤️ 10/10

[@djshep1989]

I didn't even need to buy a new part, I just hooked it up to a hole that gave it tighter tension. I think my cable has just stretched slightly so its working perfect again. Thanks!

[@Angie24901]

Thanks so much. Just replaced the parts on my reclining sofa with your help!

[@heidih7600]

I thought I would have to get a professional to come fix my recliner until I saw your video. Thank you!

[@janiswheelen8077]

Great video. I just replaced my part that finally came from the holiday. I am a visual person and it was perfect (and I am a women). I can do a lot of fixes but this tutorial was perfect and made it so easy. Thanks

[@RuthieOnTheMobile]

Thanks! I had hoped to be able to replace the handle myself, and now I can after the handle snapped😮😂

[@RAMSARDA-ko9fi]

Thank you so much for the video. We were able to fix our recliner chair by following the instructions in your video.

[@sofarehab9736]

Thanks for the message, please subscribe to the channel for more great videos.

[@LesaJoy-M]

Thank you so much, this saved me a lot of money!

[@jeannecastleberry7597]

This was exactly what I needed! Thank you so much for this step-by-step video.

[@shawneross1067]

I had to do some MacGyvering to get the universal handle and cable to fit. First the plastic tab was so tight I couldn't remove it without softening it with a blowdryer and pushing really hard ( multiple brusies, I am 60 year old female). I removed the broken cable but the universal handle was bigger than the original handle. So I had to figure out how to swap out the new handle for the old handle which I was successful in doing. Yay me! When I reinstalled it, I had A LOT of trouble getting the plastic tab back into the frame so more heating with the blowdryer was required, resulting in more bruises but I got it in. Then I hooked it up and tested it and then replaced the original handle with its original screws. Ta Da! I was damn proud of myself. What will be my next challenge?

[@hassaah]

Thank you very much. This video just saved me a 1000 dirhams

[@johnny9831]

Thanks! You saved my recliner!

[@maxmoses9670]

Yep I thought the same thing glad I googled yous made it easy for me thank you grateful as it’s been unfixed over 12months thanks once again 💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@sofarehab9736]

Max Moses your welcome and thanks for the comment

[@ddhina9914]

Thank you I'm a sofa service man

[@muhammadibrarakbar5145]

Thanks for the easy way to help the repair

[@tomboy1025]

Extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@rcbwoodcraft]

OMG!!! It worked!!!

[@Leonzo22]

Thanks A lot just did it. It is so easy after watching your video

[@generatelovekarenannaez2554]

Thank you!!! Such a well done video, this really made it easy for me to fix my recliner.

[@ornamentpeice2051]

Thanks for the video fixed my armchair cable. Only negative about the video it didn't show how to connect the cable to the trigger release handle this would have saved me huge amounts of time.

[@lauriegleockner4459]

Thank you! Easy instructions and so great that I could do this myself!!

[@alejandrohelal3879]

Thank you so much,very easy! very simple.

[@joyvillanueva9743]

Super nice works great

[@LowryPeteD]

Brilliant video. Just fixed mine !👍👍

[@kuberkapoor4933]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial, helped alot.

[@kittyhawk7060]

If the handle is too stiff when you try moving it to get the screws back in, undue the cable, put screws back in, and then connect the cable. That was required with the replacement kit I got. The correct handle I received for my sofa was different than the handle shown in the video.

[@kalapatar100]

Thanks great help

[@axdel24]

Great video , good voice over explanation 👍

[@winstonmiller7580]

Good video

[@lalorraine9023]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to see! I'm confident I can even do this myself and not wait for my son to do it for me! lol Thank you so much :)

[@lilsauce8526]

Came in clutch bro thanks

[@biglorenz]

Just what i need, thanks for the vid

[@TheViscoKid]

Any suggestions on what to do, if the plastic clip (seen first at 1:17) won't snap into place when I'm installing a new cable? I was able to get one side replaced with relatively no problems, but the clip on the other side just isn't staying put. The snapping into place function isn't working. I may just have to order a replacement cable for the replacement I just bought.

[@ColonelHoffman]

did you find a solution

[@sofarehab9736]

We have found some manufacturers of the actual recliner mechanism are using a larger slot than the retaining clip itself, this is rare but can happen. A simple way to keep the clip retained in the mechanism slot is to use a 30mm screw and insert the screw in the hole found in the retaining clip once you have pushed the clip into the slot. This will prevent the clip from slipping back out the slot.

[@donaldmason6179]

Great! Succinct lesson; it answered my query in one step.

[@musicinmybones100]

Very good informative video

[@ruthmacleod8206]

It all started so well, removed the original cable, no problem just with screw driver. Bit tricky to feed new cable in as chair was ‘not ‘open’ below (like in video) but managed and then spent almost an hour trying to fit new clip in. Was right length but after comparing with original clip, it was thicker in width. Tried filing it but no use, it was just too thick and not the right clip. Thought they were all the same, off back to order another cable. Parents up to high doh with it all!

[@belle9438]

great video!

[@whale6144]

Awesome video... This looks like the exact chair I have. Does anyone know what size cable he used ?

[@sofarehab9736]

We used the 965mm x 150mm x 6mm cable

[@elaine58100]

How do I know to get the right replacement for my chair? Are they just standard and which ever one you get will fit any chair?

[@sofarehab9736]

Hey Elaine, please follow the link below and click View Online for our Cables Measuring guide. You need to measure your previous cable and ensure your new replacement cable has the same exposed length (D measurement). sofarehab.com.au/measuring-guides/

[@elaine58100]

Thank you :)

[@debmobile61]

My new handle came detached from cable - ( two pieces cable and handle ) how does the cable attach to handle please ?

[@sofarehab9736]

Hello, To attach the cable to the handle follow this step by step guide please. 1, Locate and remove the metal retaining pin located at the rear edge of the handle 2, Insert the barrel end of the release cable into the hole located in the centre rear of the handle and feed the wire between the slot going towards the rea of the handle 3, Align and connect the silver cable neck into the handle slot and push down firmly to install 4, Refit the retaining clip over the top of the newly installed cable and into the handle to secure the cable in position. Hope this helps you. Regards Sofa Rehab l

[@helloparshuram]

Nicely nareted Properly vedio shooted Very informative 👏👌👍

[@mikedear1784]

Thanks so much for this video! I used to just throw out my old recliners when the handle broke 😂

[@trevor5290]

And my wife wanted me to spend over $1000 AGAIN cause the $5 parts had broken. I won this one :)

[@rebeliain62]

Thank you, great video, i did my chair easy after watching your video, thank you very much .

[@Ladyswag48]

Awesome. I must try it. I can do it!!!

[@BillHrpr]

Excellent video. Fixed my sofa from watching this. Thanks!

[@rebecasoffiascreativepassi1531]

Nice video. I just wonder where I could buy the part to replace? I live in west palm beach, Florida. Thank you very much.

[@Luigi48me]

Can I just order the handle without the cable or do I need a whole new cable?

[@iamspartacus6713]

my chair said thank you very much he's well happy now!

[@doctortabby]

I wish that taking the plastic clamp that secures the cable was as easy as they made it look. It was a nightmare getting the old ones off. I finally resorted to more "persuasive" measures.

[@tomlitton80]

How about if it only needs the cable replacing and not the handle?