Will this bolt straight to the factory mounting points?

Yes. This bracket is designed for the OEM attachment locations on your Odyssey—no drilling or frame modification required. Use the existing holes in your vehicle's structure.

Do I need to remove the bumper cover to install this?

The bumper cover will need to come off to access the mounting points behind it. Once removed, you'll have clear access to bolt the bracket in place before reinstalling the cover.

Can I use this with an aftermarket bumper cover or does it need OEM?

This bracket is designed for factory fitment geometry. If your aftermarket cover uses different mounting tabs or spacing, test-fit before final installation to confirm alignment.