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: Example - Partially Mated Connectors

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.