Partially mated connectors

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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: Identifying Partially Mated Connectors

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.