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Other (Income) Expense, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 | Jul. 01, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jul. 01, 2017
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net foreign currency transaction gains (losses) | $ (1.6) | $ (2.3) | $ (2.4) | $ 3.3
Other Income And Expense | Lear FAWSN |  |  |  |
Other Income and Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Consolidation of affiliate, revaluation gain |  |  | $ 10.0 |

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