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Accounts Payable and Warranty Liability - Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 04, 2026 | Mar. 29, 2025
Changes in warranty liability |  |
Beginning of period | $ 183 | $ 173
Provision | 19 | 17
Changes to estimates | 14 | (3)
Settlements | (18) | (16)
Other | 0 | 2
End of period | $ 198 | $ 173

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