In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to remove arms from an Aeron chair—focusing specifically on the Herman Miller Aeron Classic model with wheel arm locks. Removing the arms can provide greater flexibility, especially if you’re looking to personalize your workspace for specific tasks or to fit under a particular desk height. It’s essential to follow this guide carefully, as it applies only to Aeron chairs with wheel arm locks. If your chair features latch arms instead, the removal process differs significantly, and attempting to follow this method could potentially damage the chair’s structure. By following these steps, you can successfully adjust your chair’s configuration to best suit your ergonomic needs and workspace preferences.
Tools Needed on How to Detach Arms from an Aeron Chair
To start, you’ll need to remove the back of your chair. Here’s how:
Locate the Bolts: Find the four bolts securing the back of your chair.
Remove the Bolts: Using a 3/16 hex bit, carefully remove all four bolts. You can do this by hand or with a power drill. If using a power drill, be cautious with the torque setting to avoid damaging the bolts or the chair.
Step 2: Removing the Arm Assembly
With the back of the chair removed, you can now access the bolts holding the arm assembly:
Find the Bolt: Locate the bolt that attaches the arm assembly to the chair.
Remove the Bolt: Use a T25 Torx bit to remove the bolt. Hold onto the wheel for the arm height adjustment to prevent it from spinning as you turn the bolt.
Disassemble Carefully: As you loosen the bolt, ensure none of the pieces fall. Keep all parts for easy reassembly in the future.
Note: Only the wheel lock arms can be removed. The latch arms are not removable, and attempting to remove them can cause damage. For latch arms, the entire side of the chair needs to be replaced.
Reinstalling the Arm
If you’re ready to reinstall the arm, follow these steps:
Step 1: Reinstalling the Arm
Align the Pieces: Hold all components in place in the same order you removed them.
Insert the Arm: Slide the arm into the designated slot.
Secure the Bolt: Insert the bolt through the frame assembly into the arm. Start tightening by hand, then switch to the T25 Torx bit.
Adjust the Tension: Tighten the bolt enough to secure the arm without restricting the height adjustment. Test the wheel to ensure the arm moves up and down smoothly.
Step 2: Reinstalling the Seat Back
How to Remove Arms from Aeron Chair
To complete the reassembly of your chair:
Position the Seat Back: Slide the seat back into the channel.
Insert the Bolts: Use the same four bolts you removed earlier. Start threading them by hand.
Tighten the Bolts: Finish tightening with your 3/16 hex bit.
Removing and reinstalling the arms on a Herman Miller Aeron chair with wheel arm locks can be done efficiently with the right tools and steps. Always handle the components carefully to ensure proper reassembly.
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FAQs – How to Remove Arms from Aeron Chair
Q: Can I remove the latch arms using this method?
A: No, the latch arms are not removable using this method. Attempting to remove them can cause damage. For latch arms, the entire side of the chair needs to be replaced.
Q: What should I do if the bolts are too tight?
A: You can use a power drill to remove the bolts, but be cautious with the torque setting to avoid damaging the bolts or the chair.
Q: How do I know if I’ve tightened the arm bolt correctly?
A: The arm bolt should be tight enough to secure the arm but not so tight that it restricts the height adjustment. Test the wheel to ensure the arm moves up and down smoothly.
