diff --git a/compiler/dex/backend.h b/compiler/dex/backend.h
index 01959b7..596b3c9 100644
--- a/compiler/dex/backend.h
+++ b/compiler/dex/backend.h
@@ -17,11 +17,11 @@
 #ifndef ART_COMPILER_DEX_BACKEND_H_
 #define ART_COMPILER_DEX_BACKEND_H_
 
-#include "compiled_method.h"
-#include "arena_allocator.h"
-
 namespace art {
 
+class ArenaAllocator;
+class CompiledMethod;
+
 class Backend {
   public:
     virtual ~Backend() {}