a method for terminating conductors of conductive wires to insulation displacement sections of a housing of a connector comprises the following steps . step a ) providing a carrier having retaining means . step b ) assembling the conductive wires to the retaining means such that the conductive wires are securely retained therein . step c ) attaching the carrier to the housing whereby insulative layers of the conductive wires abut against the insulation displacement sections . step d ) depressing the carrier toward the housing whereby the conductors are terminated with the insulation displacement sections .