Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment $ 434 $ 419 $ 351
Goodwill.      
Goodwill $ 480 482 479
Percentage of total goodwill, emissions solutions and filtration 79.00%    
Research and Development      
Research and development expenses, net of contract reimbursements $ 616 718 737
Research and Development Arrangement, Contract to Perform for Others, Compensation Earned $ 131 $ 98 $ 121
Minimum | Buildings      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Minimum | Machinery, equipment and fixtures      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 3 years    
Minimum | Software developed or obtained for internal use      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Software Intangible Assets Estimated useful life 3 years    
Maximum | Buildings      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 40 years    
Maximum | Machinery, equipment and fixtures      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life 20 years    
Maximum | Software developed or obtained for internal use      
Property, Plant and Equipment      
Software Intangible Assets Estimated useful life 12 years