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Equity and Noncontrolling Interests Equity and Noncontrolling Interests - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred tax asset from stock options exercised and restricted stock vestings | $ 179 |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | 1,000 |  |
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method | 150 | $ 0 |
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | 1,200 |  |
Post Merger Stock Repurchase Program [Member] |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount |  |  | $ 1,000
Parent |  |  |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] |  |  |
Stockholder's equity, spin-off of Adient | 0 | (4,020) |
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method | $ 150 | $ 0 |

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