2007 LSV front ballast pump

[bpears31]

I’m sure this has been beaten to death but I can’t find an old thread. How do you access the front ballast drain pump in an 07 LSV? Do you have to remove the bow seat back? I’ve replaced all the others but i can’t figure out how to get to this one. Thanks ya’ll

[dalt1]

Behind the carpeted wall you would kick if you don't step up going into the bow. Screws buried in the top outer ends screwed down. Don't remember if there is 1 or 2 per side. Find and remove them then pull wall up.

[dalt1]

Pump is attached to the rear bottom of the front tank and behind this wall.

[bpears31]

The front tank on my boat is glassed in, so the carpeted area you’re talking about Dalt1 is fiberglass. I heard the pump struggling before it popped a breaker all the way at the tip of the bow. I just have no idea how to get to the thing without removing the seat back at the front of the bow 🤬

[blk93jeepzj]

Not sure on the 07, but on the previous years you could access it under the helm.  Remove the drivers kick plate and sub (if there is one there).   There is a passage from the drivers side to the passengers side to run wires and hoses ect, the pump is connected to the bottom of the tank up there.