Thanks for the very useful video. When we purchased our expensive Lazy Boy couch just 2 years ago I told the saleswoman that the release appeared to be a weak point liable to break. She set me at ease by saying "Don't worry, it has a lifetime warranty!" Shame on me for not reading the fine print; if I had I'd likely not purchased from them. When it broke I called the store and was told that only the part was warranted past the first year. The labor to install by them was a minimum of $150! With help from my wife and this video we were able to replace it without too much trouble. But in a few years I may not be physically able to do so. If I had to pay them to replace both releases every couple of years I'd soon have paid more in maintenance costs then we paid for the couch.

This is the best lazyboy recliner video on youtube. It actually shows how the mechanism functions and how to properly disassemble and reassemble it. Good job. Thanx

There are several videos out there explaining how to fix the rip-cord handles for La-Z-Boy recliners, but yours is the best. Thanks! I was able to replace mine in about 10 minutes (and I am far from a handywoman). My recliner is part of a 5-piece sectional. It is 8 years old and Lazy Boy still provided the rip-cord handle piece for free. This is my 2nd replacement. Last time I paid someone to replace it, but I won't need to do that again!

Thanks for the well done video! Good to know that it’s lifetime warranty, we had ours replaced 4-5 times in 10 years. Now ours is out of warranty so time to call and get the part.

I'm going to try doing this now that I've seen this you-tube video. I did not know La-z-boy would send me those parts under warranty...you would think they could burn that into the wood under there so you would not forget. Tags? I hate tags and usually rip them off if they don't get ripped off or fall off with time and wear. Having the right tools, space, and a helping hand really makes a difference. Videos like this are sooooooo helpful !

This was the ONLY video that showed exactly what I needed. I could not get the old cable out and had to cut it. I could not get the new cable in UNTIL I read a comment below about needing to cut the material, and that worked. Thank you for providing this great information.

Mine broke on both sides within the first year when labor was free. It just broke again another year later, and I'm going to do it myself thanks to this video. Save $109 plus tax... Exactly what I was looking for, thanks!

I have the exact couch,did everything you said,perfect,very grateful,lazyboy even sent me 2 so now I have a spare,thanks to you DAD

I did it! Thanks for the video. I was SO MAD that the lift broke...and I have the same thought process as T McGill! Our recliner was only 14 months old.

Thank you! You made a frustrating experience much easier to handle. I've had to replace these mechanisms several times but always forget in between!

Thanks! I don't have a La Z Boy but it covered enough! Thanks so much. Spent $10 on a 2 pack and 30 of work (I'm sure it would have only taken 10 if I was more handy!).

Fabulous! This is such a helpful video. I just replaced the handle exactly to your instructions, and I'm now very much looking forward to relaxing again on it tonight! Many, many thanks!

Thanks, was helpful. Received a replacement plastic swivel brackets. The lever mechanism is a little longer, and easier to slip rings over. Seems to relieved a little stress over the handles by giving more leverage. They could as well supplied replacement springs, just in case...

thank you, your video is a huge time saver. ordered the replacement part today. $15 covered shipping and handling fee. stay safe.

Thanks for sharing your La-Z-boy experience. I have been searching for a solution to repair the back of my La--Z--boy reclining sofa. The center is straight, but the corners lean further back, so if the sofa is upright the back looks like stealth fighter "V"! .

Thank you for your video! I just called La-Z-Boy and they told me that the part has been updated. They are sending the directions along with the part. (I only had to pay for shipping: $13.99 + tax) She said the installation has changed a little but felt that I wouldn't have a problem following the directions. If needed, I could call them back and schedule service for $124 an hour.

Ver good visual angles to see details. Outstanding verbal deliver of the information. It is a pleasure to learn from speakers who refrain from words such as um, you know?, uh, Great job!!!

thanks dude 3rd time we've done it and now I have to do it by myself

Great video Chris. You helped me get through the aggravating process. Remove the arm?!? No in this lifetime. One small hint: On my couch, the fabric had to be carefully slit to make a hole big enough for the little clip thing to feed through. Once I got that done the rest was easy-peasy.

Thanks again, Dad. This is the fourth or fifth time I’ve watched this video to make this repair. This time Lazy Boy sent me an improved “kit” to make the replacement. The cable is the same but it includes another plastic piece that is supposed to somehow put less stress on the cable. Unfortunately they included NO INSTRUCTIONS of how this is to be attached. I could find nothing about it on line so it would be helpful if you or someone else could post a video on how to install that new part. Until then I’m still just using the original type assembly.

If i have a pull without a spring at the end, can i replace it with 1 with a spring or does it need to be the same?

Thanks for showing how to replace it. Very good video. I'm going to replace it now that i know.

when you re-install the new cable why wouldn't you screw it in at a different angle...for a more vertical pull

Thanks for making this video!

Hi @HandyDadTV - I’m going to have to do this to mine, so glad you made this video! However, I am not the original owner of the couch, nor do I know the original. Do you know if I they will still honor the parts warranty?

Chris, we have the exact same couch and love seat and color. And yes the D pulls broke on just the couch so far. . La Z Boy did send me (4) .... anticipating all will break. Inside the arm the cable is really tight and not sure it will just pull out. There's a wood brace getting in the way which looks like it can be removed taking the entire side off . Did you run into this and how did you get the cable out.

I have to do this about once a year and always have to refer back to your video.. thanks

Two years later and it broke again so I am back. Had considerably more difficulty this time on a couple steps. The clip that goes over the cam was much harder to get off then shown on the video. Had to use the pliers and a screwdriver to finesse/pry it off. Feeding the new cable through is also difficult. Had to look at the other footrest to see where it comes out, not sure why they have fabric around the tiny hole it comes out. Wife was feeding it thru and the tip wanted to stay under the fabric but I was able to fish it out. Also, while tipping the couch back and forth the plastic piece that the end of the cable hooks on had fallen off. It just snaps in. Again looking at the other side, not broken, footrest I could see somethings was missing. Found the part and snapped it back in and was able to complete the job. Thanks once again for the video. More annoyed than ever though at the misleading Lazy Boy warranty practices.

Great tutorial! It helped so much!

I got that same couch but I put to much weight on the arm and the wood inside broke

Thanks for this! We’ve paid over $100 total to have our chair fixed twice by our local Lazy Boy dealer two miles from our house. Once they charged us $25 to take the chair in and fix it. I know, we’re stupid for trusting them, and they won’t be getting any more business from us.

Very helpful. Thanks for your video. God Bless!

Thanks very helpful video will replace

Thank you for this! Would love an update to this video. We had this exact thing happen to our reclining sofa and the repair kit we got from La-z-boy is completely different--the D-ring is not one long piece of plastic and is connected to a two part, spring-loaded metal that needs to be installed (I can send pictures if you are unfamiliar with this, and interested.) And of course they don't offer any repair guidance via a manual or video, although they'll happily send someone to my house to do it for $150. Have you needed one of these repairs recently and gotten this wonky thing from La-z-boy? Were you able to figure it out? Thanks in advance to anyone that might be able to shed some light on this for me!

My cable just broke and I was just about to order one online...Thanks

Our la-z-boy couch has stopped fully reclining on one side. I can extend the footrest fine and it reclines a bit, but when you push back, it doesn't recline any further. I think it's that way due to me bending something when pushing back without extending the footrest to recline and have my feet on the floor. Will have to flip it over to see if I can figure out what isn't working. It seemed to work for my wife who weighs half what I do, but it was still difficult. On her side, it reclines back just fine when the footrest is extended.

Thank you so much... Calling the replacement guys is too costly. Love from India.

Ironically, or not, I got a link to this in email FROM the Lay Z Boy store I bought my sectional from. I would imagine they have watched it and take a hint and update the design. We have sectional and this is on the "armless" section, so hopefully will be a bit easier to replace after separating sections. With mine the cable snapped in the middle, or from the other end, haven't replaced yet. Going to store to pick up part and save the $150 install fee. Wish me luck.

the entire arm is held on by 4 bolts #t30...the professional way to do it is to remove the arm. I've been servicing La-z-boys for almost 20 years but I've gotta say that I do admire this shortcut. I may use it if I'm in a pinch for time

Nice job. Does your lazy boy have multiple recline positions

how do you replace an armrest on a Lazyboy recliner? I have a replacement but cannot figure out how to remove old one

Very good video. Unfortunately, they now have a new assembly to replace the cord. You have to replace the entire assembly. But this video at least gives me an idea.

The La-z-boy store in my town repaired my chair for free. They supplied the parts and did all the work

My hero! Thank you!!

Thank you for the useful video. I did get the part for free, but was required to pay $27 in "shipping"; not "shipping and handling" but simply...."Shipping". It came in a tiny UPS bag that likely charged them no more than $6. What that means to me is they ARE charging for the part as well as shipping. She said La Z Boy no longer honors the warranty that was in place when I purchased it. She said I could confirm that on their current website. I informed her they cannot dishonor an express warranty in place at the time of purchase by simply posting on a website a change in an express sales warranty. She firmly told me I was wrong. Hmph. She is wrong. She also said they WOULD NOT COME OUT to repair it; BUT I WAS REQUIRED TO BRING THE COUCH to their warehouse and pay a minimum labor charge. Hmmmm sounds like a class action lawsuit in the making. So.... I am posting this comment to update viewers of the trend at this company. It is illegal to warrant something at the time of sale and dishonor that express warranty later, but it's not worth my time or trouble to fight this. Yet, if anyone files a class action, please let me know.

Where can I get one?

if the angle on the pull is not right then reset it. simple

How much do you charge to replace these. 🤣. I’m a gutsy 81 years young gal and I’ll tackle most anything but not sure about this.

I have been trying to call Lazyboy for three weeks. I get the run around and nobody ever answers the call.

Overpriced junk😜

Thanks for making this video!!!