Will this handle bolt straight in or do I need custom brackets?

Mounts at factory attachment points — no custom fabrication needed. Locate the existing mounting holes inside your door panel and secure with the original fasteners.

Is this interior or exterior pull?

This is the interior door handle. It sits on the inside of the driver's door for opening from within the cabin.

Do I need to remove the entire door panel to swap it out?

You'll need to access the mounting points from inside the door panel. Consult your service manual for panel removal steps specific to your model year — it's typically a straightforward swap once the panel is off.