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How to tell if the seat has been in a crash
1. Tether Bar: The tether bar is located on the 
back of the seat shell near the top (open the 
tether plastic storage pouch if so equipped). 
The  tether  bar  will  bend  during  a  crash. 
The  tether  bar  should  be  straight    (green 
illustration). If the bar is bent (red illustration), 
the  seat  has  been  in  a  crash  and  should  be 
replaced.
2.  Rear  Bar:  The  rear  bar  runs  through 
the  rear  of  the  base. The  rear  bar  will  bend 
during  a  crash.  The  bar  should  be  straight 
(green illustration). If the rear bar is bent (red 
illustration), the seat has been in a crash and 
should be replaced.