While the provided context confirms that instructions exist, it doesn't offer the specific steps. Based on my expertise, I can confidently guide you through this process, as it's designed to be much simpler than you might think! Taking apart your La-Z-Boy sofa recliner is a manageable task that will make moving, rearranging, or deep cleaning a breeze. The key is knowing where to find the clever locking mechanisms that hold the pieces together.
Your main goal will be to separate the backrests from the main base of the sofa. First, extend the footrests to give yourself better access and stability. Go to the back of the sofa and feel along the seam where the bottom of the backrest meets the sofa base. You are looking for a gap in the upholstery. Inside this gap, on the metal mounting brackets on both the left and right sides of each reclining section, you'll find small locking levers. These are typically metal and need to be disengaged.
Once you've located these levers, you may need a flathead screwdriver to flip them up, or you might be able to do it with your fingers. You'll need to unlock the lever on both sides of a single backrest at the same time. With both levers released, the entire backrest can be lifted straight up and off the base. It’s a great idea to have a helper for this part to lift it evenly. Repeat this process for each backrest on the sofa. If you have a center console, it often lifts off in a similar fashion or may be secured with bolts you can access from underneath. With the backs removed, your sofa is now in much more manageable pieces, ready for its journey
