Coupling element for mounting to a shielded electrical cable and method for mounting the same to a cable

A coupling element (K) for mounting to a shielded electrical cable (1), and a method for mounting the it. The cable (1) has plural insulated electrical conductors, a surrounding metallic shield, and an outer insulating jacket. The shield is fixed to a sleeve-like metallic adapter into which conductors of the cable (1) project. The adapter is surrounded by an insulating protective part (2), and for removal of the coupling element the adapter has a hollow space that is free from the insulating material of the protective part (2). An internally-threaded metallic sleeve (7) is freely rotatable about its axis and is captively attached to the adapter at its end facing away from the cable (1) and encompasses the adapter. A connector body (8) having a threaded fitting and enclosing the contact carrier is screwed into the sleeve so that it abuts the adapter with a moisture-tight fit.