Thanks for the diagram. I hear you about the difference between recall and TSB. I also know that sometimes the dealer will do things like a TSB just becaue you are a loyal customer, such as the time my entire dashboard was replaced after it cracked--- maybe it was because I used to be so active in the BMWCCA.
It did not hurt to ask my dealer and I was not upset when he told me the situation. He was nice about it- I was too.

Now, does anyone know whats inside the box that causes the friction? Can I fix it, or do I need the part? ($98 at the dealer- in stock).