diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1d3d0aa2..63dde997 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1188,7 +1188,7 @@ const instance = axios.create();
 const myInterceptor = instance.interceptors.request.use(function () {
   /*...*/
 });
-axios.interceptors.request.eject(myInterceptor);
+instance.interceptors.request.eject(myInterceptor);
 ```
 
 You can also clear all interceptors for requests or responses.