Summary of Accounting Policies - Pre-production Design and Development and Tooling Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
In-process tools and dies built for original equipment customers	$ 162	$ 193

In ProcessTools and Dies Built For Original Equipment Customer

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