3.11 Effective contact length (1) Procedure Fit the male and female connectors assembled with terminals at the lock section. Place the female connector at the rear-most position in relation to the male connector and tilt it centered on the lock section to the direction to minimize the male and female terminal contact. Tilt the part in vertical and lateral directions. (Fig 3.14 provides an example.) The dimensions of the housings and terminals relating to the contact length of the male and female terminals shall be determined to minimize the contact. (Fig.3.15 provides an example.)