A connector assembly connector assembly (300, 1700, 2100) includes connector body (202, 2208, 2402) having a terminal cavity (402, 1408), a terminal lock (902) configured to secure the terminal within the terminal cavity (402, 1408), and a rigid stop ridge (508) projecting into the terminal cavity (402, 1408). The connector assembly also includes a TPA device (306, 1410, 1902, 2202) moveable from a pre-staged position (502) to a fully staged position (1102, 1502) deeper within the terminal cavity. The TPA device is inhibited from moving from the pre-staged position prior to the terminal insertion by interference between the TPA device (306, 1410, 1902, 2202) and the stop ridge. The TPA device (306, 1410, 1902, 2202) is inhibited from moving from the pre-staged position as the terminal is inserted into the terminal cavity by interference between the TPA device (306, 1410, 1902, 2202) and the terminal lock. The TPA device is allowed to move from the pre-staged position to the fully staged position after the terminal is fully seated within the terminal cavity and the terminal lock secures the terminal within the terminal cavity.