Hello there! Taking apart a recliner couch can seem like a big job, but it's usually designed to be quite simple, which is great for moving day. The provided search results weren't very helpful with the specific steps, but I can certainly walk you through the general process based on how most of these sofas are built.
Your first step is to get a good look at the back of the couch. Pull it away from the wall so you have plenty of room to work. Most recliner sofas have a fabric flap or panel at the very bottom of the backrest. This is typically attached with Velcro strips. Go ahead and lift that flap up and out of the way to expose the internal frame and mechanisms.
Once you can see the frame, look at the sides where the backrests connect to the main body of the couch. You should see metal brackets on each side of the reclining section. On these brackets, you'll find the release levers. These can look like small metal tabs that you need to lift up, or sometimes they are wider, hand-operated clips often called "thumb latches" or "butterfly clips." For the small metal tabs, you might need a flathead screwdriver to gently pry them up. For the larger clips, you can usually just flip them open with your fingers.
After you've disengaged the locking levers on both sides of a backrest, you can remove it. It often helps to have a friend assist you. Stand behind the couch, grab the backrest firmly, and slide it straight up. It might need a little wiggling, but it should come free from the brackets on the base. You can then repeat this process for any other removable backrests on the sofa. If your couch has a center console, check underneath for any bolts or clips that may be holding it to the seat sections. Once all the pieces are separated, moving the couch becomes much more manageable. Reassembling is just as easy—simply slide the backrests back onto the brackets until you hear them click securely into place.
