C70 L5-2.4L Turbo VIN 63 B5244T7 (2003)
Connector halves
When a pin housing and a socket housing are connected together they are also called the connector halves.
Locking
To open the connector halves a catch must be released.
There are two main types of locking systems: Active locking and Passive locking.
The housings - contact side v. cable side
The Contact side is the front of the housing where the cable terminals, Male or Female, are connected with each other.
The Cable side is the rear of the housing where the cable enters it.