The 1727670106: The key distinction here is the TPA2 terminal position assurance (TPA) feature — a secondary lock that seats over the crimp terminals after they're loaded, giving a positive retention check before the housing is mated.
The BOM line for a mated connector pair needs the 1727670106 plug housing plus the matching male crimp terminals (Molex 44476-1112 or equivalent for 20-24 AWG) and the receptacle side — typically a Mini-Fit TPA2 or standard Mini-Fit Jr. receptacle housing with female terminals. Ordering just the housing and expecting a finished connector is the most common stock-out on this line.
This housing is glow wire compliant, which is relevant for household appliances and similar equipment that must self-extinguish under a glow-wire ignition test.
Mounting and mating — panel fit and locking
The housing mounts to the panel via snap-in retention — no hardware, no threaded insert. The TPA2 secondary lock on the terminal side means each crimp terminal is physically retained even if the primary latch is stressed by wire pull.