How to Remove Your Recliner’s Back Without Ruining It

Recliners are incredibly comfortable because they are the most popular piece of furniture in many homes. Some people enjoy sitting in a recliner for hours watching television or reading a good book. But sometimes, you may need to remove the back of a recliner, and the best way to do it is to detach the back. This process is easier than you think – you just need to unlock the mechanism and remove the recliner’s back. Attaching the back is also not difficult; it is enough to repeat the process in reverse order. In this guide, you’ll know how to remove the back of a recliner in minutes.

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Common Back Types

There are three usual recliner back types, and your piece of furniture definitely has one of these mechanisms:

  • Locking Levers
  • Bolted On Backs
  • Locking Tab Or Catch

How To Remove The Back Of A Recliner With Locking Levers

How To Remove The Back Of A Recliner With Locking Levers

The levers are the feature that allows you to adjust the back of the recliner either up or down. It also helps to detach the recliner back if needed. When you lock the levers in place, then you prevent the back from being able to remove. If you unlock them, then you will be able to remove the back of the recliner.

How To Remove The Back Of A Recliner With Bolted Bars

The backs of some recliners are bolted in place. The bolts that secure the back in place are located either on the top of the back or on the chair’s side. You will have to remove the back to access the bolts. Remove the back by pulling it off the posts of the seat. Remove the bolts that secure the back to the frame. Be sure to keep all the parts together or setting the back in the same place that it was removed from.

How To Remove The Back Of A Recliner With A Locking Tab

The locking of a recliner is the mechanism that secures the back of the recliner to the recliner frame, allowing the user to fix the back into position. The recliner locks are found on the back or the inside of the recliner frame. They are used to hold the back to the edge. To unlock them for detaching the back, you may use a screwdriver. When you set the back to its place, a catch locks automatically.

FAQ

Do All Recliners Come Apart?

Almost all the recliners on the market today have an option to detach the back. This makes it easier to lift the furniture or move to another place. 

How Do You Take The Back Off Of A Recliner?

You may need to take apart the recliner when you move. This is why it is important to take note of how it comes apart. To detach the recliner’s back from the base, you need to push or pull a catch on the side of the furniture. Then you need to pull the back up and remove it.

Can You Take Apart A Recliner Couch?

Most recliners can be easily disassembled while moving to another room or house. The first thing you need to detach is the back. To do it with no stress, you just need to find fixing bolts or catches between the rear seams. When you unlock or remove them, you would quickly pull up the back and detach it.

  1. James KenwoodJames is a professional in furniture sphere. He has 5 years of experience in working with all types of recliners. And now he shares his knowledge with people, who don't have time for research and who want to make the right choice for the future piece of furniture.