In order to provide a connecting means for connecting two components, which connecting means can be produced in a simple manner and permits a stable and reliable connection of the two components, it is proposed that the connecting means (100) comprises a basic body (104) which comprises a receiving channel (106), which extends through the basic body, for receiving a fastening element (108), wherein the receiving channel is accessible preferably at one end through an introduction opening (112) of the basic body and/or preferably at a (further) end through a fixing opening (116) of the basic body, wherein the basic body preferably furthermore comprises an actuating opening (132) which is different from the introduction opening and/or from the fixing opening and through which in particular the fastening element arranged in the receiving channel is preferably accessible for actuation of said fastening element.