Connector with a connector position assurance device

A method for operating a connector assembly, comprising the steps of:

• providing a connector body;
• providing a corresponding mating connector body configured to be removably connected with the connector body, wherein the connector body has a deflectable latching member configured to secure the connector body to the corresponding mating connector body and wherein the latching member defines a first window and a second window distinct from the first window;
• and
• providing a connector position assurance (CPA) device;
• slideably attaching the CPA device to the connector body;
• and
• moving the CPA device from a pre-staged position that allows the latching member to be deflected to a full-staged position that inhibits deflection of the latching member, wherein a first portion of the CPA device is visible in the first window when the CPA device is in the pre-staged position, and wherein a second portion of the CPA device is visible in the second window when the CPA device is in the full-staged position.

A connector assembly, comprising:

• a connector body;
• a corresponding mating connector body configured to be removably connected with the connector body, wherein the connector body has a deflectable latching member configured to secure the connector body to the corresponding mating connector body;
• and
• a connector position assurance (CPA) device slideably attached to the connector body and moveable from a pre-staged position that allows the latching member to be deflected to a full-staged position that inhibits deflection of the latching member;
• a first viewing means configured for visually confirming location of a first portion of the CPA device when the CPA device is in the pre-staged position;
• and
• a second viewing means configured for visually confirming location of a second portion of the CPA device when the CPA device is in the full-staged position.