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Cosm Chair Disassembly Instructions
How to dissemble your cosm chair.
Power
Driver
6mm
Hex Bit
600 Pound
Quick Clamp
Flat Screw
Driver
T-
Torx Bit
T-
Torx Bit
Step 
. Using T- Torx bit, unscrew the attachment bolt and remove the height
adjust control down.
#2 Mallet Li-o
Tool
Needle
Nose Pliers
Step 
. Using flat screw driver, unhook the four tabs of upper antler cover
and take out.
Step 
. Insert the flat screw driver into the lower antler cover hole and gently pry
down until both sides are released.
. Pull and take out the lower antler cover.
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Summary

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Introduction and Initial Steps

Tools Required for Disassembly

Lists the necessary tools for disassembling the Cosm chair, including various drivers, clamps, and pliers.

Step 1: Remove Height Adjust Control

Instructions for unscrewing the attachment bolt using a T-15 Torx bit to remove the height adjust control.

Step 2: Remove Lower Antler Cover

Guidance on using a flat screwdriver to pry and release the lower antler cover.

Step 3: Remove Upper Antler Cover

Instructions for unhooking the four tabs of the upper antler cover using a flat screwdriver.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Tilt and Arm Components

Step 4: Remove Tilt Housing Cover

Procedure for lifting and pulling out the tilt housing cover using a flat screwdriver.

Step 5: Remove Cable Actuator Control

Steps to slide a flat screwdriver to catch and pry loose the cable actuator housing.

Step 6: Prepare for Arm Removal

Note on following specific steps for 1D arm or no arm plug, and preparing for arm removal.

Step 7: Remove Fixed Arm Shoulder Bolt

Instruction to take out the shoulder bolt from the fixed arm.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Arm Assembly Procedures

Step 8: Remove No Arm Plug

Instructions for using a power drive with a 6mm hex bit to remove the no arm plug.

Step 9: Remove No Arm Plug Shoulder Bolt

Procedure to take out the shoulder bolt from the no arm plug.

Step 10: Remove 1 D Upper Arm Assembly

Guidance on using a flat screwdriver to pry and release the 1D upper arm assembly.

Step 11: Remove Arm Pad Retainer

Instructions for using a T-20 Torx bit to unscrew the arm pad retainer bolt.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Lower Arm and Frame

Step 12: Remove 1 D Lower Arm Casting

Instructions for using an extended power drive with a 6mm hex bit to remove the 1D lower arm casting.

Step 13: Remove 1 D Lower Arm Shoulder Bolt

Procedure to take out the shoulder bolt from the 1D lower arm casting.

Step 14: Secure Frame with Clamp

Placing a clamp with reversed jaws between chair frames and tightening gently.

Step 15: Remove Beam Bolts

Instructions for removing beam bolts using a T-30 Torx bit.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Back Frame and Bushings

Step 16: Remove Nylon Bushing

Guidance on removing a nylon bushing using needle nose pliers.

Step 17: Remove Back Frame Assembly

Instructions for pulling out the rear spine and removing the back frame assembly.

Step 18: Remove Tilt Bushing

Procedure to take out the tilt bushing.

Step 19: Remove Flange Bushing

Procedure to take out the flange bushing.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Tilt Mechanism Details

Step 20: Adjust Tension Block

Ensuring the tension block is moved all the way forward.

Step 21: Release Steel Plate

Placing foot on casting, applying pressure to tilt, and pulling steel plate out.

Step 22: Remove Rear Casting

Procedure to remove the rear casting from the tilt mechanism.

Step 23: Remove Tilt Bushing

Procedure to take out the tilt bushing.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Base and Tilt Separation

Step 24: Remove Spring Boards

Instructions for taking out the spring boards from the tilt mechanism.

Step 25: Use Lift-off Tool on Tilt

Using a lift-off tool against the bottom of the tilt and hitting with a mallet.

Step 26: Remove Tilt from Base

Procedure for detaching the entire tilt assembly from the chair base.

Step 27: Place Nylon Cap on Cylinder

Placing a nylon cap over the end of the cylinder.

Cosm Chair Disassembly: Base and Caster Removal

Step 28: Release Base from Cylinder

Striking a nylon cap with a mallet to release the base from the cylinder.

Step 29: Slide Base off Cylinder

Procedure to slide the chair base off the central cylinder.

Step 30: Remove Caster from Base

Instructions for holding the base and pulling hard to remove a caster.

Herman Miller Cosm Specifications

General IconGeneral
Chair TypeOffice Chair
Base5-star base
BrandHerman Miller
ModelCosm
Warranty12-year warranty
MaterialPlastic
AdjustabilityAuto-Harmonic Tilt, Seat Height
Arm TypeHeight-Adjustable Arms
Color OptionsMultiple options available
Upholstery MaterialLeather
Base OptionsGraphite, Studio White
Caster OptionsHard Floor
Weight Capacity350 lbs

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