While the provided context from the search results was not helpful, I can guide you through the process based on how most DFS recliner sofas are designed. Taking apart your recliner sofa is a much more manageable task than it appears, and with the right technique, you'll have it separated into movable pieces in no time.
Your main goal is to remove the backrests from the base of the sofa, as this is what makes it so bulky. First, feel in the gap between the backrest cushion and the main body of the sofa on the outer side. You are searching for a small metal lever or catch. This locking mechanism is the key to the whole process. You'll find one on each of the reclining sections.
Once you have located a lever, you need to lift it. Sometimes you can do this with your fingers, but using a flathead screwdriver for a bit of extra leverage often makes it much easier. As you lift the lever, you must simultaneously pull the entire backrest section straight up. It helps to have a second person assist with this. With the lever released, the backrest will slide up and off the metal runners that connect it to the base.
Simply repeat this process for any other backrest sections on your sofa. Once the backs are off, the base is a much more manageable size and weight, making it significantly easier to move through doorways or transport. You'll find that what once seemed like an impossible task is actually a simple mechanical trick. You've got this
