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I've done it at least 4 times, maybe more. I'd recommend just dropping the tank. If the fuel pump still runs, I'd just use that to pump out the fuel to reduce the weight. Although if it were me, I'd invest in a fuel pressure gauge to make sure the pump needs replacing. Mine used to make loud howling sounds at half a tank and below, but it did that for over 12-years before I replaced it. No problem to do with just jack stands.

I just dropped the tank on my Lumina a few days ago. Don’t cut a hole in the floor, it’s really not that hard, just kind of sucks to reattach the vapor lines. In a nutshell… -there’s an exhaust heat shield that had to come off. -unplug 2 fuel lines, 3 vapor lines, the electrical connection, and two fuel fill pipes at the tank. -15mm bolts on the straps, and it comes down. It took me all of 10 mins to drop the tank. I’ve replaced the tank and fuel sending unit twice (from rust damage from sitting) and a third to reseal the sending/pump unit. Delphi pumps are good, but buy a GM fuel sending unit gasket. Don’t use aftermarket.