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When I installed the 12 bolt on my car 3 years ago, I replaced the fuel pump at the same time. I also cut an access hatch in the floor right above the tank. I have no idea why GM didnt put one in these cars, like many other cars do, in paticular imports. I replaced the fuel pump on a few Hondas, and a Volkswagen, and they all had an access panel in the floor, right under the back seat. This made it a breeze to change the pump. Its completely rediculous that you have to dismantle the entire rear section of an F-Body to repace the fuel pump. The section of metal that you cut out for it does not compromise the structure in any way. I covered the opening with an 1/8 thick piece of sheetmetal that 2 inches larger all around for the hatch, painted it the same body color, and insulated the perimeter to seal it from elements or exhaust fumes. I always like to do things by the book, but this mod or shortcut is worth doing. Even with the rear out of my car, and exhaust out, the tank was a whore to wiggle out. Do the mod, you will be glad you did.