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Restructuring Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring $ 108 $ 177 $ 140 $ 137
Cash expenditures for restructuring   133 162  
Discontinued Operations | Thermal Systems        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring   3 4 8
Powertrain Systems        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring   115 55 $ 53
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Powertrain Systems        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring     $ 35  
Europe, Middle East & Africa | Powertrain Systems | Plant Closing        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Restructuring   $ 68