Will this bolt straight to the existing factory points?

Yes — this mounts at factory rocker and frame attachment points. No drilling or fabrication needed. Just align and bolt down using your existing hardware.

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

You'll need to remove the bumper cover to access the mounting area and bolt the bracket in place. Once secured, the cover clips back on normally.

What if the bumper cover is cracked — will this bracket fix it?

This bracket supports the cover and keeps it aligned. If the cover itself is cracked or broken, the bracket alone won't repair the damage — you'd need a new or repaired cover panel.