Replacing La-z-boy Plastic Mechanism Parts on Electric Recliners

This video demos how to replace 2 of the 3 plastic mechanism parts that commonly fail on older La-z-boy electric recliners.
Drive Toggle replacement (the 3rd part) is not shown in this clip. When the plastic Drive Toggle fails, you should order the Drive Toggle Clevis replacement kit. It includes a metal part that replaces the plastic original.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

This video demos how to replace 2 of the 3 plastic mechanism parts that commonly fail on La-z-boy electric recliners. It does not include Drive Toggle replacement. See the description above to learn more.

[@kcorpora1]

Sir where do I order the parts. My motor cleavage broke. Any help I will appreciate.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@@kcorpora1 - From La-z-boy, the manufacturer or one of their dealers. Be aware that some dealers will not order parts for consumers.

[@kcorpora1]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 ok thank you and I appreciate your response.

[@ericmets6464]

IT IS NOT WISE TO USE LITHIUM GREASE ON PLASTIC PARTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcushill509]

I found a lazboy at the dumpster today and this was the only failure. This is going to be a cool simple restoration. Thanks!!

[@lowellavery1]

As a La-Z-Boy Technician I find these instructional videos a great guide.

[@aprilmarklin7423]

9 pm July 31, 2024. Thank you so much for your video. I was able to buy the parts for $39 and repair the 2 pieces that broke-motor Clevis mount and drive toggle connector. Fixed in 1 hour!! Tremendous help!! Thank you!!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@aprilmarklin7423 - You're welcome -- good job!

[@peterromano1911]

I have the same exact chair. I have used your older videos to help me replace the Motor Clevis and the Drive Toggle with the new La-Z-boy metal replacement parts and my chair is back to working again. I have also had to re-anchor my rocker blocks as well. Your videos and ideas are a great help to repair and maintain my La-Z-boy power recliner !!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Peter Romano - Good job!

[@tmuskrat57]

My lazy boy headrest is not moving... I can hear that it's making a connection, but no movement. How do I know what to replace?

[@margieschwartz6757]

Hi Peterromano, where did you source your parts? Thank you.

[@peterromano1911]

@@margieschwartz6757 Lay-Z-Boy for their parts, Home Depot for the nuts and long bolts for re-anchoring the rocker blocks. Get oversized washers to hold the blocks together with the sides after gluing everything and then sliding the bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten them good for strength.

[@rubymazuca9453]

I work at a furniture store, and your videos have been so helpful for our customers! Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Ruby mazuca - You're welcome!

[@Hawkens85]

Hey man, thanks for your help! I'm recovering from a nasty back injury and a similar lazyboy recliner has been the only relief I've had. After a pin fell out of part of the footrest mechanism, I watched this video repeatedly to get some clues on how to repair it, and I'm now reclining comfortably!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Hawkens85 - You're welcome -- good job!

[@tvemmerson]

Thank you so much! You made my life and this job so much easier! You've obviously been doing this awhile, and I so appreciate you taking the time to do these top notch KZbin videos! You are the best... definitely a pro at this... thanks again and God bless!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Terrance Emmerson - Good job -- you're welcome!

[@davidbeattie178]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Your video was EXTREMELY HELPFUL. Allowed me to replace the motor clevis part in about 5 minutes. NOT hard to do at all. Saved me an expensive service call to replace it. This is a VERY informative video!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@davidbeattie178 - You're welcome -- good job!

[@heartygardener]

Great videos!! Love how you take your time and carefully explain each step! And the way you provide great filming of the different parts. Trying to repair my LazyBoy and so far, this is the best info I've found online! Thank you!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@heartygardener -You're welcome!

[@MrRUGDUDE]

Thanks for the video! I just snapped the clevis mount. Ordered an aftermarket aluminum one on Amazon for around $15.

[@user-in5rj8ct7z]

Thanks for your video I had a pin fall out while moving the chair would’ve never been able to replace it without the video THANKS!!!!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@user-in5rj8ct7z - You're welcome!

[@user-mm5xv1wn2n]

Thank you for making things so simple.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@user-mm5xv1wn2n - You're welcome!

[@michaelbrown5994]

I've got and old rocker recliner the back doesn't come off and a bolt broke on the arm part of metal frame now the back on the right side goes back I cant figure out how to get the screw bolt through without taking the arm off I would love to fix the chair because it is very comfy for an old chair

[@kathleenhodges5184]

God bless you and your efforts. Thanks. I haven’t done the repair but I can.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@kathleenhodges5184 - You're welcome!

[@JosephBarrett-zo1lc]

What kind of power plug is needed and what would it look like . ?

[@ronglaze746]

Is the piece that is shown on the front side that looks like a leg or something like that. Is it in fact a leg that touches the floor when in recline position in order to stabilize the chair and keep it from rocking?

[@colemant6845]

Do you have a video on Preventative Maintenance on Lazy Boy Electric Chairs... You briefly mention using Lithium grease ... A full PM video would be Great! Thanks

[@JosephBarrett-zo1lc]

How much is the three pieces you just installed does the three pieces come on a kit

[@Jimmy-Legs]

Thank you so much. I ordered a metal replacement kit from Amazon. The parts worked great but their instructions were abysmal. Your video made the job super easy.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Jimmy-Legs - You're welcome -- good job!

[@jessicacline8618]

I could really use your help with my Clayton Gold Power Lift Recliner.

[@TrevorGrams-qp2um]

Have you ever needed to replace the support assembly bar (black bar that is mounted across the back of the chair that the 2 cyclinders are mounted on)? One of welded mounts has failed/broken off and Lazyboy provided another one but the bar appears to be screwed in place (2 screws on each end) from the other side of the wood which is not accessible. Any suggestions is appreciated. Thanks.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Trevor Grams - It sounds like you'll have to loosen some upholstery to access the fasteners. Send a photo or 2 to [e-mail] showing the issue & I'll try to advise further.

[@user-uk6ko8fm9n]

im missing a piece but not sure what its called

[@4xdblack]

This is pretty close to the chair I have. My problem is the actuator that controls the back is intermittently not functioning. I have determined that it is not an electrical issue, and has to do with the actuator itself. But what confuses me is that consistently, I can get it to start working again if I apply more pressure and cause it to strain harder. Any idea what my issue might be?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@4xdblack - Unplug the unit & switch the connectors to both actuators to test. The connector that's powering the footrest actuator should be plugged into the actuator that controls back tilt and vica versa. Now when you plug the unit back in & push the button for the footrest, the back will tilt instead. If the SAME actuator is still working intermittently after the switch, the actuator is bad. If the OTHER actuator starts doing the same thing, it's an electrical issue. Could also be the control box, if your chair is equipped with one.

[@rondenhollander3832]

What can be the cause of the footrest not going fully up and when down clicks at rest position. Sounds like footrest trying to go further down.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Ron DenHollander - A simple inspection should provide the answer. Remove the chair back & turn the bottom of the chair upside down -- as shown in the video. Plug in the unit & operate the hand control or activation buttons to inspect operation. Or, have a repair tech do the same.

[@sjdunn712]

Hi! I switched these parts out, but the guide rod keeps “falling out” of the “guide”. There are holes that are empty at the end of the guide; I can’t find a schematic for what the name of the part is. The chair also keeps rocking with the chair back leaned back and the foot rest elevated. What am I missing? Can you please help me?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@sjdunn712 - It's possible that you didn't get the parts in their proper position during reassembly. Or, perhaps there's another problem. The chair shouldn't rock in the reclined position. That indicates that the Drive Toggle Connector is not properly engaged with the other parts. If you can, email photos of the issue to me at [e-mail] and I'll try to advise further.

[@texomatinker414]

I need help. My wife is having shoulder surgery and won't be able to operate the control panel on our recliner. Is there an auxiliary control I can plug in temporarily so she can operate it with her left hand?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@texomatinker414 - Not that I'm aware of, but you can always contact La-z-boy (or one of their dealers) and ask them.

[@laurensaar9749]

Hello, I have what looks like the same mechanism on my power recliner. the foot rest goes up, but stops before it is all the way up. there is not restriction in the movement that last few inches, but, won't stay up all the way. I have turned the chair over and can't see anything that is out of place or broken. Thoughts?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Lauren Saar - I'm assuming that the footrest has opened further (higher) in the past. (Some modern recliner footrests do not open as far as others.) The actuator that controls the footrest may not be extending fully. That's one possibility. Have an experienced repair tech check the chair for other potential causes.

[@laurensaar9749]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 yes, I just had a hip replacement and was trying to adjust, and heard a pop ...but when I look at all the parts, it all looks fine. I can manually move it up to the proper position, but it's like the hydraulic piston doesn't extend enough??

[@christymitchell9831]

So I know this is broken on my chair because I found it in pieces underneath. Is this why my chair continues to rock when the footrest is raised?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@christymitchell9831 - Yes, most likely. And I'm surprised that you can still raise the footrest. I recommend that you stop using (raising) the footrest to prevent further damage and have an experienced repair tech check out your mechanism.

[@ThienNguyen-eg4dh]

thank you so much!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@ThienNguyen-eg4dh - You're welcome!

[@birdbertly28]

My husband and I are going crazy trying to do the replacement of the drive toggle clevis from your other video. We bought the T30 socket, we have applied heat and WD-40 and we just cannot get this bolt to turn. We are so afraid we will strip the head of the bolt. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@birdbertly28 - If you haven't stripped the torx-head on the bolts, you should be ok. If you have a power impact driver, and can fit it snugly & securely to the bolt head, that may be your best bet. If you're removing the bolts without power tools, like I do, you'll want to watch the 3 videos I have on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website on this procedure. 2 cover the full installation procedure & 1 is a tips video on the installation. The videos do require a paid 1-month membership to view, however.

[@birdbertly28]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Bought a breaker bar today and another T30 (we have now bought two of those) - now we are starting to strip the heads, sadly, could not get a good grip with the breaker bar. Used the power drill with T30 on it last night, and it was in tight and the clutch just breaks and cannot turn it. You have watched all your videos so many times we have them memorized, but just cannot get this bolt to turn. Do they put super glue on them at the factory or something?

[@birdbertly28]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. This has turned into an awful nightmare. Trying to find an impact driver to rent now.

[@birdbertly28]

FYI even the impact driver we spent $20 to rent did not work - fully managed to strip the head now though.

[@lisajensenjones3062]

My drive rod on my recliner is backing out. How can I fix that?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Lisa Jensen Jones - There are clips and/or fasteners that hold the Drive Rod in place. For the rod to start coming out of the chair, there would have to be mechanism damage that is quite obvious. However, if the chair is still working fine & it just looks like the rod may be backing out, that may be due to a "caved-in" outside arm panel. This can give the appearance of a mechanical problem when there is none.

[@lynnphillipscamp9311]

Do you know how to replace the snap safety (plastic) clips on the lazy boy leg rest. I have a picture I can show you I don’t see how to send it to ya.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Lynn Phillips - If you're referring to the black plastic 3-Position Locks, see this video ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6awipynd9Vjr5Y If you mean the Snap Locks (I think they're called) on some La-z-boy reclining sofas & Lift Chairs, no video on those yet. They're not hard to replace. Look closely at the old clips to see how they're installed. Remove 1 at a time & replace with a new clip installed the same way. Make sure you don't work on the mechanism when it's in a position where the scissors can close on your hands! If you're not confident you can do that, hire a repair tech.

[@lynnphillipscamp9311]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 thank you so much for all your videos and help. I just can’t get them to stay in place. I am calling a technician today.

[@Sarah-vx2un]

Do you have an email address for questions? We have a newer lazboy electric recliner and a plastic piece that runs alongside the reclining mechanism came off, when we tried to click it back in, it snapped and we want to see if we can buy a new one. But showing a picture would be much easier

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Sarah - You can email photos to me at [e-mail]

[@dukeofpurl]

Thx for the video! However, my Drive Toggle is what blew up recently. Did you ever make a video on how to replace that culprit? TIA ...

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Duke Normandin - Yes, there's a 2-part video series on the Drive Toggle Clevis Kit install, along with a "Tips" video on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website. Those videos do require a paid membership to view them, however. There's also a free video on how the Clevis Kit installation looks when properly installed, for those who are confident they can tackle the procedure without specific instruction -----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooGcdqdte52sjNk

[@dukeofpurl]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Much obliged! Thx ..

[@GrCent]

Hey what's up recliner repair guy? I hope you're having a great day and I love your videos. I just recently did some KZbin searches and I found you. My problem is probably rather common, but I don't see a video about it yet. The back of my La-Z-Boy slides up and off. One day, my roommate slammed down and the left side of the back leaned back. Upon inspection I discovered that the base, where the back slides down into the base, had bent so it can't be held by the female slot. I bent it back to match the right side, and applied JB weld so it would accept the back, or the male side, of grip it. I don't know the parts or the terminology. What I want to know is, is this a temporary fix, a permanent fix, or a useless fix. If you have an email, I can send you a before and after and perhaps you can better decide whether this may work. Perhaps a regular weld would be more effective. I don't want to give up on this 2008 La-Z-Boy recliner. It has been wonderful. Thanks!

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@GrCent - The metal "posts" that the recliner back brackets slide onto are called Seat Swings. If they are damaged or otherwise not working well, you can simply replace them. See this video ------> kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuxYqtrn79gnaM However, also check where the Seat Swings fit into a hole on the side of the arm frames for damage. If the fit is poor or not good, the swings may not work properly. In that case, a frame repair may also be necessary.

[@felinehermetica]

..this is the exact chair my son just shattered the plastic pieces on...Its a super easy fix but I'm slightly perturbed at the fact that these pieces are even Plastic...🙄

[@ICatheraTashaI]

Yeah, but the updated motor clevis mount is metal, and they're all under warranty, so you can get the parts for free and just have to figure out if you want to pay someone to fix it or do it yourself.

[@MrWolfSnack]

@@ICatheraTashaI The warranty only applies to the original owner with sales slip and proof. If you bought the chair secondhand at say....Goodwill...like I did, you're shit out of luck.

[@richardbarkley9909]

@@ICatheraTashaI How long is the warranty?

[@raiderfan367]

Those plastic piece are meant to be easily replaceable. If they were all metal it could put too much stress on the actuators or more expensive motorized pieces. So a quick $30 repair could cost $400 requiring new actuators. So the plastic pieces are actually a pretty smart design and architectural feature.

[@joanellis8495]

Where can the parts be ordered?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Joan Ellis - La-z-boy parts can be ordered through the manufacturer or one of their dealers. I'd check with a local dealer first, to see if they have these parts in stock.

[@robgardner756]

Where can you order these parts?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@robgardner756 - La-z-boy parts are available from the manufacturer and some of their dealers. Note that many dealers no longer order parts for consumers. This results in a bottle-neck of part requests at the manufacturer, often resulting in long wait times on the phone or via email.

[@alstiso2546]

Where can I get parts?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Al Stiso - Parts can be ordered through La-z-boy or one of their dealers. Learn more here ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36ZlWdmp917Y9U

[@JosephBarrett-zo1lc]

How much does the toggle clivs kit cost

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@JosephBarrett-zo1lc - If you are the original owner of the chair, these parts will likely be covered under warranty. The parts should cost ~ $15 through La-z-boy. However, if you are not the original owner (don't have warranty coverage), you'll have to pay the retail cost for those parts. Contact La-z-boy or one of their dealers to get a quote. Here's what you need to know to order La-z-boy parts -----------> kzbin.info/www/bejne/a36ZlWdmp917Y9U

[@louisruby8689]

My recliner is stuck in the recline position

[@margieschwartz6757]

Are the parts the same for Lazy boys in Canada? I'd hate to cast off a thousand dollar chair. Thank you.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@margieschwartz6757 - It would make sense that the parts are likely the same. Otherwise, the company would have to incur additional expenses with producing different parts for a given region or area.

[@margieschwartz6757]

Thank you. The lazy boy techs in my area (Fairbanks) are reluctant to touch this chair, which I find to be absolutely ridiculous.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@@margieschwartz6757 - There can be a number of reasons for this, including the possibility that they don't have the necessary experience to do the required repairs on your chair. Ask them if they can refer you to someone else in your area for service.

[@margieschwartz6757]

@@reclinerrepairguy4155 Thanks. Anywhere else close to us is over 300 miles away. I'm at the point of doing a parts search.

[@chriscrawford1958]

Where’s the video for the “Harder” fix around the square metal axle?

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Chris Crawford - The video that shows the proper configuration of the Drive Toggle Clevis setup is here ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooGcdqdte52sjNk The 2-part video series that shows the step-by-step installation process is on the ReclinerRepairGuy.com website & requires a membership to view.

[@chriscrawford6245]

Is there a video showing installation of this… AUGSMIAR Metal Drive Toggle and Clevis Mount Fit La-Z-Boy/Lazyboy Power Recliners.Set Includes 4 Elastic Wear Bushings.Fits for La-Z-Boy Power Rocker Recliners.

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@@chriscrawford6245 - There may be some out there somewhere, but I only use genuine La-z-boy replacement parts for mechanism repairs, so I don't have one for you.

[@arnoldjohnson5594]

I have a 15 to 20 year old brigham young recliner. The foot stool will not stay full up

[@reclinerrepairguy4155]

@Arnold Johnson - See this video for tips on finding answers to your specific problem ----> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXi7aX6IiJeijLc

[@yamspaine]

they now have a metal part that is not obvious how to align and orient.

[@arnoldjohnson5594]

Brigham young

[@arnoldjohnson5594]

Any help in repairs to brigham young recliners