diff --git a/ipaclient/install/client.py b/ipaclient/install/client.py
index b5ee9230b..0dcd1ec74 100644
--- a/ipaclient/install/client.py
+++ b/ipaclient/install/client.py
@@ -3697,7 +3697,6 @@ class ClientInstall(ClientInstallInterface,
     Client installer
     """
 
-    replica_file = None
     dm_password = None
 
     ca_cert_files = extend_knob(