getting at fuel pump-94 lhs

car wont start and im figuring its the fuel pump.the car has 160,000 miles on it and i dont hear it run when we turn on the key.just wondering if anybody has changed thiers,the book says there is a access panel underneath the carpeting in the trunk.i checked it out and come to find out theres a coating of what seems to be a tarlike substance over it,but it does look like theres a panel in there though.how do i go about taking this stuff off?any ideas-comments appreciated.

that tar-like material is basically a soundproofing coating that prevents squeeks and rattles. If you have clear access to the fuel pump assembly through the backseat, I'd strongly advise you replace it through there, much easier than the other method of removing the fuel tank.

yeah dude its in the trunk or underneath the back seat. I have a 94 lhs too. just did the fuel pump, might i add it didnt fix the problem. but it was in the trunk on mine and one i pulled at the junk yard. towards the back seat between the back seat and the spare tire area.