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Restructuring Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 17	$ 54	$ 33	$ 75
Restructuring, Cash Expenditures			65	79
Discontinued Operations | Thermal Systems
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	1	1	2	2
Powertrain Systems
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 8	37	$ 14	$ 39
Powertrain Systems | Europe, Middle East & Africa
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring		$ 32

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