Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Details) (Automotive Experience [Member], USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2010 North America [Member]	Jun. 30, 2010 Asia [Member]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets (Textuals)
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 19	$ 11

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