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REVENUE RECOGNITION - Disaggregation of Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 5,483 | $ 4,843
Electrical Americas |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 2,294 | 1,891
Electrical Americas | Products |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 716 | 603
Electrical Americas | Systems |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 1,578 | 1,288
Electrical Global |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 1,500 | 1,437
Electrical Global | Products |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 882 | 876
Electrical Global | Systems |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 618 | 561
Aerospace |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 803 | 718
Aerospace | Original Equipment Manufacturers |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 314 | 293
Aerospace | Aftermarket |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 264 | 221
Aerospace | Industrial and Other |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 225 | 204
Vehicle |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 739 | 671
Vehicle | Commercial |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 448 | 402
Vehicle | Passenger and Light Duty |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | 291 | 269
eMobility |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |
Net sales | $ 147 | $ 126

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