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Restructuring of Operations - Cost to Complete (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 54 Months Ended | 63 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | $ 13 | $ 32 | $ 45
Future Cost to Complete | 11 |  | 11
Light Vehicle Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | 1 | 9 | 10
Future Cost to Complete | 1 |  | 1
Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring costs incurred | 12 | $ 23 | 35
Future Cost to Complete | $ 10 |  | $ 10

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