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

Yes. Drain your existing coolant into a container before removing the old radiator. Once the new unit is installed and bled of air, refill with the same coolant type your vehicle calls for.

Are the inlet and outlet ports positioned the same as the factory radiator?

This radiator is built to OEM spec, so ports match the original unit's location and size. Hoses should reconnect without adapter or rerouting.

What if the radiator arrives with a defect or leaks during installation?

We inspect every radiator before it ships. If you discover a manufacturing defect or leak during install, reach out with photos and we'll make it right.