[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hello and welcome to the forum Greg - I've included a link to a DIY tech article from our site on the C30 center console removal - this will give you access to the shifter, where you can likely lube up some areas. Hope this helps you out a bit; please let us know if you have any other questions.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volvo-C30/41-BODY-Center_Console_Removal/41-BODY-Center_Console_Removal.htm