diff --git a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-model.xml b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-model.xml
index be854b99d9..2ba8b69ad5 100644
--- a/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-model.xml
+++ b/documentation/dev-manual/dev-manual-model.xml
@@ -374,11 +374,11 @@
             <para>
                 Again, for a complete discussion of the Yocto Project kernel's architcture and its 
                 branching strategy,
-                see the <ulink url='&YOCTO_DOCS_KERNEL_URL;'>
+                see <ulink url='&YOCTO_DOCS_KERNEL_URL;'>
                 The Yocto Project Kernel Architecture and Use Manual</ulink>.
-                Also, you can reference 
-                <xref linkend='modifying-the-kernel-source-code'>Modifying the Kernel Source Code</xref>
-                for a detailed example that modifies the kernel.
+                You can also reference the
+                "<link linkend='modifying-the-kernel-source-code'>Modifying the Kernel Source Code</link>"
+                section for a detailed example that modifies the kernel.
             </para>
         </section>