Plug-type connection device, preferably for an exterior rearview mirror of a vehicle

The device has a plug housing (3) with at least one contact that can be plugged together with a counter plug (4) with at least one counter contact. The contact housing and/or the counter plug can be moved relative to each other during the plugging process. The contact housing and/or the counter plug can be moved relative to each other in at least two mutually inclined, preferably perpendicular, directions.