diff --git a/drivers/media/tuners/xc5000.c b/drivers/media/tuners/xc5000.c
index e44c8ab..803a0e6 100644
--- a/drivers/media/tuners/xc5000.c
+++ b/drivers/media/tuners/xc5000.c
@@ -1333,9 +1333,9 @@
 
 	if (priv) {
 		cancel_delayed_work(&priv->timer_sleep);
-		hybrid_tuner_release_state(priv);
 		if (priv->firmware)
 			release_firmware(priv->firmware);
+		hybrid_tuner_release_state(priv);
 	}
 
 	mutex_unlock(&xc5000_list_mutex);