diff --git a/src/backends/meta-backend.c b/src/backends/meta-backend.c
index d4cd5d10f..84ace613b 100644
--- a/src/backends/meta-backend.c
+++ b/src/backends/meta-backend.c
@@ -254,9 +254,9 @@ meta_backend_dispose (GObject *object)
 
   g_clear_pointer (&priv->default_seat, clutter_seat_destroy);
   g_clear_pointer (&priv->stage, clutter_actor_destroy);
-  g_clear_pointer (&priv->clutter_backend, clutter_backend_destroy);
   g_clear_pointer (&priv->idle_manager, meta_idle_manager_free);
   g_clear_object (&priv->renderer);
+  g_clear_pointer (&priv->clutter_backend, clutter_backend_destroy);
   g_clear_list (&priv->gpus, g_object_unref);
 
   G_OBJECT_CLASS (meta_backend_parent_class)->dispose (object);