Mine was super tight when I first removed it, (99 Base). You might remove the center console side panels and see if you can get a hand in behind the radio to push while you pull with the other. Once mine 'gave' it came out fairly easy. Do your tools look like these?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-porsche-parts/radio-removal-tools/00072195701/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0pfzBRCOARIsANi0g0td8LKbdZ7Pj6g-5_Ke32oC4yC_9rcyQhyUefEA9NCeLtQwZCpQXa8aAulqEALw_w cB
You can also remove the climate control head and reach through there.