How to Remove a La-z-boy Recliner Back

[@er6619]

Thanks. My husband would have never admitted that he needed help with this. I found this video for him and we got it disassembled, moved, and reassembled lightning fast

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@E R - You're welcome - good job!

[@maxie8996]

thank you, I have a 45 year old lazy boy recliner. back was loose & lower on one side. I bought the chair when I first moved away from home. 69 year old female. thanks to you I easily removed the back , tightened what needed to be tightened and put it back on. yay!

[@heatherhall7899]

Thanks so much. My husband's chair was leaning to the left. He's disabled, so he couldn't fix it. I viewed your video and it was clear what to do. Surprised myself! Thought we were going to have to buy a new one.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Heather Hall - Good job!

[@eddiea.2542]

Sir, you should be the host of every single DIY video on KZbin. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Eddie A. - That's very kind, thanks -- and you're welcome!

[@diannawoody2680]

Yes!

[@buddarby4987]

I agree. He cuts to the chase. Makes it simple. No silly music or blather for the first 5 minutes. Just do this, this, this, this. You tubers should watch this to see what is necessary and what isn't.

[@nb83]

This was a lot more helpful then the lay-z-boy video on removing/re-installing the frame. Great information. Thanks for posting!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

nb83 - You're welcome -- thanks!

[@paologiomo8477]

Great video ,well explained and straightforward, Thanks

[@johnnicholas1488]

You saved the day for me. Many thanks. I spent an hour wrestling to get the back off. After much frustration and a very sore back 74 years old. I went to you in desperation not expecting to find help. I had been taping the lever down intstead of up. The screw driver grove looked like It was intended to be taped down. And it was, but to lock and not to lock. A couple minutes after watching your videos the job was done completely. You tube is a marvel. Wish it has been around when I was a kid. Couple years back , I figured you tube saved me in the area of $ 4OOO.OO , fixing an hydraulic pump on my 40 year old Case skidsteer. Did it myself instead of having it hauled back and forth to a dealer. Again thanks.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@John Nicholas - You're welcome!

[@johnnicholas1488]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Very gratefull

[@judehibler.dalebruning]

Hello- My husband and I had a La-z-boy recliner chair to move from upstairs to downstairs. Watching your video as to how to remove the top part of the chair looked so easy to do that we thought we'd try it. We did it!!! Jeff is 81 and I'm 76. So to be able total the chair apart and move it downstairs in two parts instead of one, was manageable for us. Thank you so very, very much for your video and explanation. Both were terrific!! Sincerely, Jude and Jeff Hibler

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Jude Hibler - You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@buddarby4987]

Thank you! I've been looking at this worn out LazyBoy for 2 years. Thought there was no way to drag this heavy thing out by myself. Your video is perfect (best of any others). Took me 5 minutes, then 5 minutes dragging it outside. wow. The room looks so much larger and nicer. The hardest part was finding a long screwdriver.

[@hcbury]

The brief instructions that were with the recliner were inadequate for the average layman; the companies You Tube offerings were just about sparse. THANK THE LORD I found this video which was greatly needed. Much appreciation!

[@hisdaughterdeb7316]

Thank you sir! With your great instructions, even this 63 year old widow was able to take care of this. I needed to get the backs of the love seat off so that I could maneuver it back into my house where it had been stored in my garage for several months. Easy as pie with your help! Thanks again!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@HisDaughterDeb - You're welcome - good job!

[@Morghan129]

I can't thank you enough for this video! We decided to add more padding to the back cushion (having had this chair for 7 years). Everything went well until we tried to get the back on again. We tried for hours (literally) doing everything we could think of to get the brackets to line up. Nothing worked until we found your video! Squaring up the frame WORKED PERFECTLY! I can't tell you how sweet the sound of those brackets lining up and dropping into place was. Thank you!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@MarilynGirling - You're welcome -- good job!

[@susanwilliams2335]

Needed to take the back off my recliner but had no idea. Went into youtube, typed it in and came across your video. It worked. Back came off in 1 minute. (about 30 seconds actually !!!) Many thanks.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Susan Williams - You're welcome!

[@DebbieJackson1]

Thank you for the video! I was literally ready to return my chair to the store because I couldn't get the back on!! Your instruction was so clear. Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Debbie Jackson - You're welcome!

[@gypsylayla]

That was so much better than the official Lazy Boy one. I got the back off! I've been wanting to throw it away for months, but we're on the second floor and my husband objected to the weight. It took some kicking but thanks to you, It's in 2 pieces and just WAITING for my husband to walk in the door so we can take it to the dumpster together.

[@45Camster]

I think your husband objected because he wanted to keep it, he probably knew how to remove the back 🙈. He should have found a way to secure the locks 🤣.

[@FirActionHotdog]

I wish I could come thumbs up this every time I have to look it up

[@MikeGustray]

Good afternoon......after I repaired our Lazy-boy recliner. The foot rest mechanism broke and needed new parts. Your series of videos helped me to find the model number/ serial number. Additionally, i was able to determine the parts that were needed for the repair. Could not have done this without your videos. Your knowledge made the repair job easy! Thank you for your advice! Please keep up the good work!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@user-kx7yf3cr4j - You're welcome -- good job!

[@bluegirl4326]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this video of how to remove the back. I am about to recover my sisters recliner chair and I needed to know this some kind of bad. After watching your video you just made my life so much easier. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Blue Girl - You're welcome!

[@dennisvanetten1566]

Thank you! I was able to find the lever to unlock it because you showed the locking mechanism by itself. I had watched someone else do a video on this, but without actually seeing the locking mechanism, I didn't know where the lever to look for the lever.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Dennis VanEtten - You're welcome!

[@deevick6532]

This was very helpful. For 2 days i tried to get my Recliner apart. I looked at all the videos none was as helpful as this. Thanks

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@dee vick - You're welcome!

[@Mast3rChris]

This is probably by far one of the best videos I’ve watched in a long time. Thank you so much for all the wonderful details you included and thank you for being so clear and steady speaking. Most times when you go to look for information on here, all you find are 8 year olds that think (KZbin is “cool” rawr ex Dee) they’re clever and entertaining. Thank you for your time.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Christopher Araya -- Thank you for your complimentary comments! I tend to cover related subjects in my videos, and I know this annoys some viewers. But frankly, it's the most efficient way of getting the information out there, rather than making a dozen or more separate videos covering all the related subject matter.

[@DreamMom90]

Great video. Easy to understand and the filming was good. You should do home repair videos. I would watch them since you make things look easy.

[@brifnic8305]

Excellent video have a reclining sofa, momma bear here on a war path over teen boy rough housing busted my 4 month old sectional... you might of saved his life.... 🤣

[@westsidesmitty1]

Fantastic! The locking clamps were quite stiff, and with a brand new chair, I was hesitant to lever them. Your explanation and demonstration, gives me the confidence to proceed. Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Westside Smitty - You're welcome! Yes, the locks can be stiff on new or older chairs. It's ok to use a tool to move them. ;)

[@mandobrownie]

Thanks for the video man. You're doing a lot of good by making these videos, I hope you know that.

[@TheTimLara]

Thank you so much! I had no idea it was that easy and this saved us a massive headache moving up some stairs!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Tim Lara - Yes, definitely. Taking them apart makes that job much easier. I'm glad it helped you!

[@edwardsalmon9318]

The chair I have is a lazily Jamison push back recliner.different latching method,cannot figure the thing out,how do I remove the back,no levers or clips vivable.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Edward Salmon - I'm not familiar with that brand. Here's a link to the 3 main methods that are used to attach recliner backs to seats --> reclinerrepairguy.com/remove_back.htm Keep in mind that you may have to loosen the bottom of the outside back panel & then lift that panel to see how your back is attached.

[@novaconetta1577]

Amazing description and step-by-step instructions. It's not necessary to even see the locks up close, because verbal description is very clear. Appreciate the "3 o'clock" tip for putting chair back together.

[@june19531]

How do u clean down on the sides of a recliner to get crumbes and food that has gotten down on the sides

[@spencerv6133]

Well that saved me a lot of aggravation in disassembly. I had no idea how it came apart👍🏼

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

Thank you!!! I wish I'd watched your video before I tried for 30 minutes to put the back on!!! Laying the back down on the seat made it so easy! 😅😊😂

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Itsgettingcrazy - You're welcome -- good job!

[@MrGimpyguy]

I’m replacing my Lay Z Boy recliner and didn’t have a clue how to take the back off. I need to do this because of its location in the house. You description made it a breeze to remove. Thank you so much.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@MrGimpyguy - You're welcome!

[@bobloots4844]

Bless you sir. You saved me hundreds of dollars and hassle by me avoiding the Lazy Boy in home repair team. Thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Bob Loots - You're welcome!

[@lilyt3023]

Thank you. When the chair was delivered they brought it in in two pieces so I knew it could be done. But you dont think to ask how to take it apart. Finally, after 2 years I was able to move the Lazy Boy into another room.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Lily T - You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped you out.

[@samuelshepard]

Wish i saw this video before the other one. Thanks, especially for showing how the lock works outside of the sofa

[@andresbaracaldo6628]

Hi i love your videos Im noticing my lazy boy recliner back is getting stuck in the leaned back position. In other words when i return the lever the back remains reclined. I can however bring it back to the starting position manually. Do you have any suggestions?

[@CaliftoWyoming]

Thank you! After struggling for way too long using advice from another YT video, we discovered this one and bam! We had the job done! Very to the point and correct! Thank you! Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Laura Bart - You're welcome!

[@kaiotea]

Saved by a KZbin video again! After exhausting every cuss word in the English language (and then some), this explanation helped me to get my recliner back re-installed.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

kaiotea - I'm glad it helped you!

[@bluesky6445]

"Thanks for this easy to follow,step by step explanation that has saved Me about $400.00 for a "New" recliner with my current ones features" ! "Again, Thank You" !

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Brian Murphy -- You're welcome!

[@jerryberkowitz8555]

Excellent video, I went to several outlet stores and none of the salespeople knew this trick.

[@debbiewilson3572]

What to you think of lane furniture comfort king. How hard is it to replace the spring in the foot rest. Thank you for your time

[@maxlee5261]

Thanks for this video. My recliner came back from lazyboy repair and the back was not locked down! Your video helped me figure this out. Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Max Lee - You're welcome!

[@JoannFig]

Very well done video, but I have another question. I have a vintage Carlyle La-z-boy with wooden arms which I would like to refinish. Do you have any recommendations about that process?

[@jamesanthony8438]

Thanks for this video! My father's recliners are a different make and thus don't have the swiveling up/down Lay-Z-Boy locks. They have spring loaded tabs which pop in and out of slots on the mounting frame instead, but the principle is the same. Locate the lock, unlock it, pull up to remove. We've had to do this with one of his recliners twice in the past two years (it's seven years old, now). The back would become loose and wiggle around which began hurting his back. After removing it (the back from the chair, not from my father), I found that the screws that mounted the bracket to the chair's back had all four become loose and needed to be tightened back up with a large Phillips head screwdriver. Slipping it back into the recliner frame when I was done fixed it right up. Sadly, it looks like it's going to become an annual event at his house; me Googling KZbin to try and remember how to remove it, and then playing around with it to try and figure out why it's not working correctly until I check the mounting screws and tighten them all up once more. :)

[@thaddaeusmorris9614]

Your video was very helpful and it showed me how easy it is to remove the back of the chair. Thank you .

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Thaddaeus Morris - You're welcome!

[@greencertifiedweb]

A friend gave me a Lazy Boy recliner because he had about 5 in his house and this one wasn't "as comfortable as the others." Your videos helped me a lot. I feel confident that I have all the adjustments factory correct and it's amazingly comfortable for watching TV, etc., thank you! I have 2 thoughts: 1. I love how you present information. If you did a series like "Zen and the Art of Recliner Repair" or something like that, I bet you'd get a lot of traffic, I'd love to have a reason to come back other than recliner repair because how often do we mere mortals need to fix our recliners? ;) 2. I have the wooden base just like your example chair and while I believe I have all the adjustments correct, I have one more issue... When I'm sick and it's hard to breath, I like to sleep in a recliner because it keeps me more upright (well, the ones I've used in the past). But this one I have now leans back too far. I'm practically horizontal. Is there a way to get the back to stay up at a higher angle? I noticed once it's fully reclined, the springs allow about 3 more inches of leaning back as well so maybe an adjustment so the springs max quicker? I have tried adjusting the recliner tension about as far as it will go and it makes it more difficult to lean back in general but I'm 6'2" and about 250 so if I get it where I want and shift in my sleep, it just inches back to full stop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I'm pretty handy, built a sofa bed and restaurant booth so I'm not afraid to use a few tools!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Business Outside The Lines - You could try blocking the rocker base so it does not tilt back. The La-z-boy rocker base does not come with any lock-out feature by design. However, I'm sure an experienced DIYer would have no trouble blocking the rocker springs and base. I've never done one, so there's no particular method that I would recommend.

[@greencertifiedweb]

Thanks Recliner Repair Guy! You're right, I can figure that out. Just didn't want to go to the trouble if it was a setting! I also appreciate your quick response. BTW, serious about suggesting you do some sort of on going video series "repair guy wisdom." :)

[@debbimiller9585]

Thank you so much. Easy to understand how to remove the backs after you explained it. I appreciate seeing what the bracket with the lever actually looked like and how to move it.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@debbimiller9585 - You're welcome!

[@bonnsterthemonster]

Thank you! Can you help me figure out how to get a broken screw piece out of the screw insert? 2 different drills and it doesn't go through this screw at all.

[@lonniebiz]

Thank you for showing me how to get my chair back together. It was driving me crazy before I learned your tips.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Lonnie Best - You're welcome!

[@stumplifter]

Appreciate your attention to detail and showing manipulatives. I have a recliner purchased from Steinhafels- best I can tell is that it is an HHC lift chair/ recliner. The back looks to be removable, but the brackets have a different style ‘lock’ system. I can’t see it - only feel it. Do you have any experience with HHC or where I can find more info? Thanks a bunch!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@stumplifter - No experience with that brand, but there are only a few different styles of back brackets out there. To learn more, see this page ---> www.reclinerrepairguy.com/Removeback Also, the manufacturer will have instructions on how to remove the back, you can contact them as well.

[@BradyRay_333]

This video is excellent. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I am planning on treating myself to a lazyboy chair. I live in an older home with quite narrow stairs and was worried how I would get such a large chair upstairs to my den.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Brady Hight - You're welcome!

[@IamALLAMAZING]

6 years and still gold ! Thanks!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@IamALLAMAZING - You're welcome!

[@luckydog853]

Worked on my non-Lazy-boy recliner as well.... saved me a big headache too, THANKS!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

luckydog853 - You're welcome!

[@jeffgolden2296]

Wow thanks for pointing out that the frame may be out of square! after watching this video I was able to get the back on!! Thank You

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@jeffgolden2296 - You're welcome -- good job!

[@arthuryellin645]

This is gonna sound TRITE, but I MEAN it! BLESS YOU! I want to move my LaZBoy rocker recliner and thought I remembered a locking mechanism for the back but couldn't remember where or how. I called my local LaZBoy store and the moron told me NO LOCKING mechanism! Thanks to you, removable!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Arthur Yellin - You're welcome - good job, Arthur!

[@iain9875]

You helped me figure out what I was doing wrong, in trying to fix my recliner with very loose brackets... dug into the uphostery and foud the fastener that the screw was supposed to be tightening into...

[@spongybob9087]

Do you know if a lazy boy swivel recliner can be taken off in 2 pieces also? Thanks

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Spongy bob - Yes, virtually all backs on modern recliners are removable.

[@irenecranston4577]

Good video. I looked at your other videos and was hoping to see one that was for the removal of the seat and replacing of the spring assembly (as I had a spring snap and Lazy Boy sent me the whole frame/spring assy for free). But I'm not sure of the easiest way with the recliner to remove the old and put in new. I am also interested in replacing the memory foam in the seat. And, I have the type that has back upholstery and padding sewn into it and not as easy to re-stuff. I assume all of this is beyond a handy person that never messed with upholstery before?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Irene Cranston - A seat removal video is coming soon. I also shot a seat spring replacement video, but the recording device wasn't turned on during an important scene, so that one will have to be reshot sometime. Here's the procedure you want to follow: Remove seat frame. Remove attached seat cover. Install new memory foam onto NEW seat frame with new springs. Install seat cover on new frame. Install new seat frame. And yes, replacing seat foam can be tricky, and most likely not an easy task for the average DIYer. If you have a seat chaise (material is attached to seat cover & extends over & attaches to footrest), the job is more challenging.

[@lorilewman1786]

I think my key fob is lost in my Mom's lazy boy. Do you think taking the back off will help me find it?

[@charlespeterson3203]

We have an old Lazy Boy recliner that does not have a release. Their is a tab that prevents the back from being lifted off. After several frustrating hours, I finally took out two bolts on the front bracket that holds the seat and four screws toward the back of the seat. They were phillips and hard to get at. I got them out with vise-grips. The seat then slides out and the back will tip back far enough to be lifted out. I will replace those screws with bolt head screws when I put it back so I can use a wrench which would be much easier.

[@mantolaman]

Same problem evidently. I can't get the back off of mine.

[@louisezeringue2086]

Great information. Very helpful. My issue appears to be a tight rachet that won't go down

[@petunia598]

Brand new and just delivered. Your video was a big help, for loosening the push back tension, however its still stiff for this old lady, anything you can suggest for that.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@petunia598 - On a new chair everything should be working ok. So, I'm wondering if the chair fits you properly. When seated, your hips should all the way back in the seat against the inside back. And your feet should still reach the floor easily. Also, your head should reach the "headrest" area near the top of the back. To learn more about proper fit, see this video -----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjImI1vps6oeZY

[@robertjrichardson]

Thank you so much! Your videos have been of great service to reclining humankind…myself included.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@robertjrichardson - You're welcome!

[@joelhuebner]

EXACTLY what I was looking for. Ready with my flat beafy screwdriver!!

[@cg0401]

Thank you. Your so thorough. I just needed the basics of tearing one down but I enjoyed learning some of the finer details.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@chrisgrassi4161 - You're welcome!

[@AnnewithanA73]

Thank you from a 73 year old wife whose husband is disabled. I managed to move the two pieces upstairs by myself by simply rolling it end to end or I should say arm to arm! 😮😅😊❤ the chair is about 20 years old.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@AnnewithanA73 - You're welcome!

[@Tim_Loves_Music]

I had the middle bolt on the seat back side bracket break in two , instead of drilling and tapping it out can I just use the top hole on the bracket to attach the bracket to the seat back ?

[@albion03]

Thank you! Only took 57 seconds before I knew exactly what to do.

[@charlesrichardson8635]

THANK YOU! I yelled that. Seriously, you showed me about 5 things I needed to know!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Charles Richardson - You're welcome!

[@donnyf12]

Thanks for posting this. Very informative. I have a recliner that is very similar to the one shown. My issue is that the right arm is loose and I'd like to get to the hardware to tighten it. Do you have any videos or guidance on how I can get to that hardware to tighten it?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Donny Fontenot - Yes, if you're referring to the metal corner brackets that fasten the arm frames to the front & back rails. If that's where / why the arm frame is loose -- as opposed to a separated arm frame -- I have a video that shows how to access those brackets. It's available in the 'Members' area of the Recliner Repair Guy website. 'La-z-boy Arm Frame Replacement - Part 1' reclinerrepairguy.com/

[@frankbrislin4378]

Recliner Repair Guy , Thank you. I'm helping a relative of a friend move; and this was very helpful. God bless. 🇺🇸🏁✝️🏁🇺🇸

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Frank Brislin - You're welcome!

[@StevenLondonCPA]

Thank you. I would never have been able to figure that out on my own.

[@danboy422]

Thank you for taking the time to do your videos, much helpful….

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@danboy422 - You're welcome!

[@lauramuller5645]

Such great advice! I've now been able to do fix the LaZ Boy glider my children somehow broke through overly playful use. Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Laura Muller - You're welcome!

[@michaelbutcher9343]

Thanks.. fixed my chair tonight by watching this video. My back bracket bolts were loose causing the chair to lean.

[@redneckzen]

Thank you!!! Great info, excellent presentation and easy to understand. What more can you ask for?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@redneckzen - You're welcome -- and thanks!

[@janicelasko2663]

Great but how do you fix a small spring on my recliner that works the footrest

[@andybrandenberger664]

I have a 15 year-old chair that worked fine until a few days ago, when the back started hanging at about 45 degrees, then became hard to push back. I tried loosening the tension screws and adding lithium grease to the tracks, which seemed to help for a short while, but the behavior is back. I don't see any bend or rust on the tracks. I am wondering if I need to replace the washers (?) for the tension screws? Maybe each track assembly? I have been searching but cannot seem to find those specific parts. Do you have any other ideas, or could provide some part numbers? Thank you!

[@andybrandenberger664]

This is funny... I think I discovered the issue. I had never adjusted the tension before and the wingnuts were near the ends when I originally tried the loosening. I went back and tightened them up until there was decent (but not excessive) tension in the springs. The back moves fine now. My theory is that the wingnuts had loosened to the point that the springs were so loose the washers could move enough to bind on the track. Now the washers are held against the tracks and cannot bind. So for this corner case, tightening (too loose) wingnuts made the back operate normally. Your video got me started and I really appreciate it.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@andybrandenberger664 - Good job! And if you need to order any La-z-boy parts in the future, be sure to see this video ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36ZlWdmp917Y9U

[@djmpj4166]

Any suggestions for when you take the back off and find the holes are all chewed out so we can't tighten them?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@djmpj4166 - Are you referring to the back brackets or the Seat Swings (the posts the back slides onto)?

[@richscott2483]

Fill the worn wood holes with wood putty and let it harden for a few days, use some duct tape, or possibly a slightly larger bolt as try that.

[@CH-dz9nn]

Thank you! Your video made it simple to take apart and move!!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@CH - You're welcome - good job!

[@juliaende3284]

I could not thank you enough for posting this video!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Julia Ende - You're welcome!

[@brucev6642]

I've got the same brackets as you talk about, they went all the way up all the way easily but that back is still solid in place.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@BruceV - On older chairs you can run into 2 problems. #1) The back has not been removed for many years & is stuck in place. It will take more force to dislodge it. #2) There is a problem with the frame(s) -- typically the back frame -- & the alignment between the back brackets & the posts they mount on is off. These backs will take even more force to remove. I usually have to pry them off with tools. In this case, you'll have to do a frame repair before the back can be reinstalled.

[@mikejw58]

Thanks for posting this! Now I want to see, if, or how hard it would be to remove the seat cushion. I know its not something thats general removed but in my case it might be worth the effort. The reason being is one side of the sofa gets used more than the other so the back cushion and the seat cushion look more worn than the other side, so if I can switch those cushions from one side to the other the sofa will wear more evenly. Thanks again

[@sherrysmith2567]

My reclining chair back was loose, so I was able to take it off, but now it won't go back on. The right side won't catch on the track. Looking at the bracket on the chair base, the right bracket on the base seems to be too much room as I can easily put my finger in the space between the bracket and cloth, on the left side base bracket there seems to be very tight to very little room to put a finger between bracket and cloth. Does the base bracket need to be positioned tighter to the chair? Looking at the bracket on the removable back the right side bracket edge seems to turn very slightly up at the end of the bracket.? Could both the seat bracket and the base bracket on the right side be bad? Would both have to be replaced? The left side seems to be no problem sliding on the slide bracket however the right side is a no-go. A couple of months ago the repairman struggled to get the right side to slide on the bracket track. He seemed to use a mallet on the base of the chair. Was using the mallet or hammer just a temporary repair as the right side popped out of the bracket last night while I sat down and my back touched the back of the chair. Should both brackets have been replaced instead of using a mallet or hammer? I would hate to deal with this every couple of months. Thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Sherry smith - If any of the brackets are damaged, yes they need replaced. But it's more likely that the problem is related to the back frame or arm frame. When the bottom of the back frame is out-of-square, you'll have all the problems you described. See this video to learn more ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5m0eqKom912rNk If the back frame is square (ok), check the Seat Swings and the arm frame next.

[@frankfowler5235]

Very useful and easy to follow instructions on how to. Thanks

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Frank Fowler - You're welcome!

[@davidherman1803]

Outstanding video! concise and easy to follow! Thank you!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@David Herman - You're welcome!

[@j.robinson1948]

Have you ever removed a Lane recliner back? It has a screw on bolt to take out each side, then you should be able to life up back , but I can’t get one side off, I’m afraid it’s out of alignment and if it comes off, may not go back. Any suggestions, thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@J Robinson - If the hardware that holds on the back is damaged, it will have to be removed and replaced. With your Lane chair, that means the bolt & t-nut may have to be replaced. And the mechanism scissors -- if that's damaged where it connects to the back. Use channel locks or large vice grips to unscrew the bolt, if necessary. Or hire a repair tech if you'd rather not tackle the job.

[@edwardhorvath5746]

I have a La-z-boy Eldorado recliner (Style 029423) with Craftsman style Oak Armrests/side panels. The assembly of this recliner doesn't have the same access to releases to free the back for removal. At least I haven't been able to see such from the back, sides or bottom. I learned quite a bit from your videos which helped me understand our other La-z-boy recliners but this one has me stumped. I want to disassemble to reupholster worn out fabric on this great chair. Are illustrations of the mechanisms for chairs like this available? Thanks in advance.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@edwardhorvath5746 - My old La-z-boy repair manuals date back to the late 1990s and the older Style 029s attach the same way as in the video. If your recliner is older than that, it may have a bolted on back or some other setup. Look for the date of manufacture on the ID tag, then contact the manufacturer to see if they have an assembly sketch for that year.

[@edwardhorvath5746]

Thank you. As you suggested I just sent a message to the manufacturer requesting assistance. I provided the style number and ACK number from the only tag I found. @@reclinerrepairguy4155

[@1DougBeard]

thanks alot! this enabled us to remove back and move lazboy upstairs!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

1DougBeard - You're welcome!

[@LesleyVictoria]

So helpful and thorough!

[@mtwmn8009]

thanks! would have never found thoss locking mechs on my own.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@mtwmn8009 - You're welcome!

[@abdulazizalsaleem3528]

Thanks a lot , i just repaired my recliner . there was noise when it was rocking now after repair it the nose gone and it's more smoother . the problem was brackets were not attaching very well on inner arm like on 3:13 . again thanks a lot sir .

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@adbulaziz alsaleem - You're welcome!

[@christiephibbs9345]

What size is the replacement spring for the pawl on lazy boy

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Christie Phibbs - I don't know the size. If you need one (many La-z-boys don't have them & don't require them), contact a local La-z-boy dealer to see if they have any in-stock. If not, they can order one for you.

[@adrianap5856]

I like your videos. Can you please tell me lhow to change the electrical wires to a power sofa, the dogs shewed them and now we can't open them.

[@petejansen8098]

THANKS. Picking up my Laz-e-boy in the morning and want to transport it easier.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Pete Jansen - You're welcome!

[@sarahstory507]

Thank you Recliner Repair Guy

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Sarah Story - You're welcome!

[@jimfleagle3159]

Are the electric Lazy Boy recliners like this? Thanks in advance!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@jim fleagle - Yes, the backs on electric La-z-boys are removed the same way. However, on models that have electrical parts inside the back -- heat, massage, etc -- you have to disconnect the cables that enter the bottom of the back before completely removing it.

[@jimfleagle3159]

Thanks!

[@LarryBinNC]

Excellent explanation!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

+LarryBinNC - Thanks!

[@cynergen]

I have a brand new chair, why is it so difficult to attach the 2 pieces together???

[@kimfyffe]

I have an Electric recliner is it different ?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

Kim Fyffe - No, back removal is the same. However, if your recliner back is equipped with heat or massage in the back, there will be an electrical cord connector (at the base of the back) that has to be detached before the back can be completely removed.

[@kimfyffe]

Thank you this will help alot great video

[@jaye1967]

Thanks for the video, it was just the info I was looking for. I wish they had a link on their website.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

jaye1967 - On the Recliner Repair Guy website, this video can be found on the 'How to Remove the Recliner Back' page ----reclinerrepairguy.com/remove_back.htm-- -- as well as the 'La-z-boy Features & Repairs' videos page -- reclinerrepairguy.com/lazyboy.htm

[@desertdiva911]

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Gigi Sings - You're welcome!

[@edbtzkhud]

How do you replace the seat cushion on that model?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

edbtzkhud - I don't have a video covering that yet, but you can view this video on removing a La-z-boy seat (the required first step of the process) -- www.reclinerrepairguy.com/lazyboy.htm#remove_seat This next video will show how to partially remove the seat cover. (Of course the entire cover would have to be removed to install new seat foam.) -- www.reclinerrepairguy.com/lazyboy.htm#seatsprings