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Restructuring and Other (Components of Outstanding Restructuring Reserve and Movements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Provision	$ 2	$ 0
2015 European Division Actions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	8
Provision	1
Payments	(5)
Balance at end of period	4
Termination Benefits [Member] | 2015 European Division Actions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	8
Provision	0
Payments	(4)
Balance at end of period	4
Other Exit Costs [Member] | 2015 European Division Actions [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	0
Provision	1
Payments	(1)
Balance at end of period	$ 0

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Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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