SIPS is to do with reinforcing bar in the doors, and belt tightening on the seatbelts. The next phase was the addition of the airbag around 95 as stated. The seats are the same, same mounts.

Neil.

I hate to ask a stupid question, but what's the point? I just stick mine in the door pocket to keep it from falling between the seat and console. Every Volvo I have owned has always had a door pocket and it makes a easy place to store the phone where I can get it if it rings if I am driving rather ...

Finding the tools, equipment, and space for a tranny drain and fill for the OP is gonna be a significant pain and might not address what’s wrong, probably wouldn’t address all that’s wrong. I’m a service writer at a non-Volvo dealer, dealerships get a bad rap, often well-deserved, but in a situation...