It may be a bit easier and safer to drop the fuel tank first and then cut
a small panal out of the trunk or floor( wagon). But ,in fact I think the first
task that must be done is dropping the tank,which is kinda sloppy to do. I hate bending up the tank straps and knowing that I am going to re use them.
Anyway,when replacing the fuel pump, know that statistically you will most
likely never need to do it again. So unless you have some spare time on your hands its not really necessary to cut an installation panal! ed