Trunk Access needed for Rear Shocks?

Reading through my newly aquired shop manual I was reading up on my next task, suspension. It seems like I have to go through the trunk to get my rear shocks out...is this the only way to do this?

If so, I have a bit of a problem as my entire trunk is carpeted and has subs semi-perminantly in there (I'd have to ruin my carpet to get at them) :bang: