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Usually on like shimano un26(one I can think of with a plastic cup) it has 2 parts like this.
The other side will come out and leave the plastic bit exposed to give a whack but don't hammer down towards the threads and try to avoid hammering into the pedal arm end and damaging the first few threads. From the opposite side any minor damage to the very last threads shouldn't be a major issue.
Also try unscrewing it with the other side out as it could have been wedged in tighter by the other side pressing against it.