diff --git a/tests/test-core-openstack.sh b/tests/test-core-openstack.sh
index e43e2450f2..6905fc94fd 100755
--- a/tests/test-core-openstack.sh
+++ b/tests/test-core-openstack.sh
@@ -293,10 +293,6 @@ function test_instance_boot {
     local upgrade_instance_name="kolla_upgrade_test${machine_type:+_$machine_type}"
     local volume_name="durable_volume${machine_type:+_$machine_type}"
 
-    if [[ $machine_type == "q35" ]]; then
-        set_cirros_image_q35_machine_type
-    fi
-
     echo "TESTING: Server creation"
     create_instance kolla_boot_test
     echo "SUCCESS: Server creation"
@@ -408,10 +404,6 @@ function test_instance_boot {
 
         echo "SUCCESS: Instance (Nova and Neutron) upgrade stability (PHASE: $PHASE)"
     fi
-
-    if [[ $machine_type == "q35" ]]; then
-        unset_cirros_image_q35_machine_type
-    fi
 }
 
 function test_openstack_logged {