Hey there! It's great you're tackling this project. The provided search results didn't have specific details on how to take apart a sofa, but I can certainly walk you through the general process based on how most leather recliner sofas are designed. It's usually easier than it looks!
The most common reason to take apart a recliner sofa is for moving, and manufacturers design them with this in mind. The main goal is usually to remove the backrests from the seat bases. Start by feeling along the back of the sofa, near the bottom where the backrest meets the base. You'll often find a fabric or leather flap, sometimes held down with Velcro. Lift this flap to expose the inner frame.
Once you can see the frame, look for small metal levers or clips on the outer edges of each reclining section. These levers are what lock the backrest in place. To release a backrest, you'll typically need to pull up or push down on the lever with your fingers or a flathead screwdriver. While holding the lever in the release position, have a friend help you lift the backrest straight up and off its mounting brackets. Repeat this for each backrest section.
After the backs are off, the base sections can often be separated from each other as well. Tip the sections forward to look underneath where they connect. They are usually held together by interlocking metal brackets. To separate them, you just need to lift one section straight up to disengage it from the other. With the backs and base sections apart, your sofa will be much more manageable to move through doorways and hallways. Hope this helps you get it done
