method of operating a connector apparatus having a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly . the female connector assembly includes a female housing , a connector position assurance member for assuring the engagement of the male connector assembly with the female connector assembly , and a first terminal position assurance member for assuring that terminals for the female connector assembly are positioned properly . the female housing further includes a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus . the female housing has tpa protection ribs and cpa protection walls . the male housing has tpa protection ribs .