- ### Prepare your Tools
You'll need a screwdriver, a drill, a replacement recliner mechanism, and possibly some new screws and bolts.
- ### Remove the Old Recliner Mechanism
First, you'll need to remove the old recliner mechanism. This is usually done by removing the screws or bolts that hold the mechanism in place.
- ### Examine the Old Mechanism
Carefully examine the old mechanism to identify broken or damaged parts. Common issues include broken gears, stripped pinions, or damaged cables.
- ### Install the New Recliner Mechanism
Once the old recliner mechanism is removed, you can install the new one. Simply position the new mechanism in place and secure it with the screws or bolts that you removed earlier.
- ### Test the Recliner Mechanism
Make sure that the recliner mechanism is working properly before you put the chair back together. Test it by reclining the chair and ensuring that it locks into place.
- ### Put the Chair Back Together
Once you've tested the recliner mechanism and are satisfied that it is working properly, you can put the chair back together. This may involve reattaching the armrests, footrest, and any other components that you removed earlier.
- ### If the recliner mechanism is jammed, you may need to use a pry bar to loosen it up.
- ### Be careful not to lose any of the screws or bolts that you remove.
- ### If you are not comfortable performing this repair yourself, you can always take the chair to a professional furniture repair shop.
