You don't say if it is the upper mounting or the lower bolts. A 2001 should not be that much trouble. A little PB Blaster on the exposed threads of the lower bolts works wonders. To get to the top hat you need to peel the trunk liner out of the way a little or you can go in thru the access points behind the seat-fold it down first anyway. I do hope you have your trusty spring compressor handy too.

Get a Helm - you won't regret that expense either. Good luck.