It is a major upgrade from the original plastic garbage. Made of metal and much more durable than the original. Saved you a lot of repair money Easy install and fit perfectly. This cable fit perfectly and installation only took 5 minutes. Just make sure you have the right measurements. Specifications: Material: Aluminum alloy Color: Black Large face of oval handle: 4-3/8″ by 2-5/8″ Total cable length: 31″ Exposed Cable Length: 4.9″ Only takes five minutes to install. 1, All that was needed was a cross point screwdriver and a flat screwdriver. 2, All you need to do is extend the footrest to relieve tension on the release handle, pull the release lever to access the 2 screws. 3, Remove screws, gently pull/pry the broken handle assembly out. 4, Notice exactly which hole the cable connects to. 5, Then pinch the bracket where the cable is mounted and remove the cable. 6, Replace with the new one in reverse of these directions And viola your back in business-:) Package includes: Sofa Recliner Release Pull Handle with Cable