This is the time of the last checks, remove the temporary items ("Red Tagged Items") and install the latest flight items ("Green Tagged Items"). Here, we deal with the IASI instrument from CNES.  DSCF3394  Inspection the AMSU-A2 instrument from NASA.  Inspection the AVHRR instrument from NASA. 
DSCF3407  MetOp for the first time in flight configuration, stripped of all protection and temporary items.  DSCF3431  DSCF3432 
Firstly, the fairing is placed in front of the satellite to permit encapsulation after tilting.  DSC 0009 mod  DSC 0013 mod  The tilting can start. 
DSC 0019 mod  DSC 0024 mod  DSC 0027 mod  DSC 0030 mod 
DSC 0032 mod  DSC 0034 mod