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Other Income And Charges (Details) - Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016
Components of Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized | $ (1) | $ (1)
Equity Earnings in Joint Ventures | 3 | $ 2
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member] |  |
Components of Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |
Loss Contingency, Provision | $ 16 |

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