Do I need to drain the cooling system before swapping this in?

Yes. Drain the old coolant completely and dispose of it properly before removing the old radiator. Refill with the correct coolant type specified in your owner's manual.

Will this bolt directly to my factory mounting points?

This is an OEM radiator built to factory spec. It mounts at the same factory rocker points as your original—no drilling or custom brackets needed.

What about hose connections and fittings?

The radiator includes factory inlet and outlet ports. Reuse your existing hoses if they're in good condition; if they're cracked or brittle, replace them while you're doing the swap.