diff --git a/docs/src/snap/howto/contribute.md b/docs/src/snap/howto/contribute.md
index b770886ac..858279047 100644
--- a/docs/src/snap/howto/contribute.md
+++ b/docs/src/snap/howto/contribute.md
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ module github.com/canonical/k8s
 
 go 1.23.0
 
-replace github.com/canonical/k8s-snap-api => /home/user/ubuntu/k8s-snap/src/k8s/k8s-snap-api
+replace github.com/canonical/k8s-snap-api => /path/to/k8s-snap-api
 
 require (
    ...
@@ -96,6 +96,9 @@ require (
 
 5. Reference your `k8s-snap-api` PR in your main `k8s-snap` PR.
 
+6. Once the k8s-snap-api PR is merged and tagged, remove the replace directive
+   and update k8s-snap-api version in your k8s-snap PR
+
 ### Contribute changes
 
 We welcome any improvements and bug-fixes to the {{product}} code.
@@ -117,8 +120,6 @@ For faster reviews, ensure your PR:
 * Contains only changes that are relevant to the PRs stated purpose
 * Updates relevant documentation
 
-Draft PRs are welcome for early feedback, please mark them as such.
-
 ## Contribute to the documentation
 
 Our aim is to provide easy-to-understand documentation on all aspects of