Partially Mated Connectors

1. Seal
2. Displaced tab
3. Female half
4. Seal
5. Intermittent contact
6. Male half
7. Intermittent contact

Lock may be displaced into an unlocked position; pull on the connector to verify the lock.

Fig 1: Cross Sectional View Of Partially Mated Connectors

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.