Pull up the floor?

[EricU]

With my latest mod being new ballast pumps and bags for our '02 LSV, I tried to pull up the floor today and it was a no go. I want to get the new pumps and bags in, and running prior to having the interior redone.

After removing all the screws, the front area below the driver's feet is loose, but the rest of the floor didn't seem to want to budge.

Is it removable?
Does the floor have some kind of sealant?
If it does come up without a lot of hassle, will I have access to the valve and pumps underneath?

It sure looks like it should come up as the carpet seems to tucked or rolled around it, but I dont want to bust anything or be going down the wrong rabbit hole.

Thanks, Eric.