Connector

A holding element for a connector having a socket part and a plug part, wherein the plug part can be inserted or is inserted into a socket portion of the socket part, comprising:

• wherein the holding element is fittable onto the plug part for releasably holding the plug part in the socket part,
• wherein the holding element has a holding element body, first holding arms having latching lugs directed inwards relative to the holding element, second holding arms having latching lugs directed outwards relative to the holding element, and an uninterrupted, continuous edge axially on both sides at ends thereof,
• wherein the first holding arms having latching lugs directed inwards relative to the holding element and the second holding arms having latching lugs directed outwards relative to the holding element each have a free end which is resiliently moveable in a radial direction and an opposite end which is fixed to the holding element body,
• wherein a locking device is provided for securing a latching state of the plug part and the socket part and for indicating incorrect assembly thereof, wherein the locking device cooperates with the holding element, wherein the locking device is a radially insertable locking element which cooperates with the holding element in a region of the second holding arms thereof, and
• wherein an actuating element projects radially outwards at free ends of the second holding arms having latching lugs directed outwardly relative to the holding element.