Hey there! While the provided links didn't contain specific instructions on how to take apart a Flexsteel reclining sofa, I can certainly walk you through the general process based on how these types of sofas are typically built. It's usually a pretty straightforward process designed to make moving them easier.
First, you'll want to focus on removing the backrests, as this is the most common way to break down the sofa into manageable pieces. Go to the back of the sofa and lift the flap of fabric or leather at the very bottom. You should see the metal frame. Look on the outer sides of each reclining back piece, near where it connects to the main sofa base. You are looking for small metal levers or clips. On many Flexsteel models, these are small black or metal levers that you need to lift upwards.
Once you've located a lever on each side of a single backrest, you'll need to lift both levers at the same time. While holding the levers up, have a friend help you lift the entire backrest straight up and off the metal brackets it's slotted into. It might take a bit of wiggling to get it free. Repeat this process for any other backrests. If your sofa has a center console, it may also slide up and off similar brackets.
The base of the sofa, which contains the heavy reclining mechanism, is typically one solid piece and is not designed to be taken apart further. Once the backs are off, you can move the lighter back pieces and the heavier base separately. When you're ready to reassemble, you just slide the backrests back down onto the brackets until they click securely into place.
