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Dismantling a typical recliner sofa, including many models from DFS, usually involves separating the backrests from the main seat base. This is the most common way they are designed to be moved through doorways and tight spaces.
First, locate the release mechanisms. You will often need to feel along the back of the sofa, in the gap where the backrest section meets the main body. On many models, there is a fabric flap, sometimes secured with Velcro, that you can lift to access the frame. On the metal frame on each side of a seat's backrest, you should find a small lever or clip.
To release the backrest, you will typically need to lift these small metal levers or push the plastic clips. You must do this for both sides of the individual backrest section. Once the clips are disengaged, the backrest should be able to slide straight up and off the metal runners that connect it to the base. It can be helpful to have a second person assist with lifting the backrest off evenly.
If your sofa is an electric recliner, it is crucial to first unplug it completely from the power outlet. Before you lift the backrest off, you will also need to locate and carefully disconnect any electrical cables that run between the backrest and the base. The process for other sections, such as a center console, is often similar, using clips to detach from the main base.
