diff --git a/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/gemini/transformation.py b/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/gemini/transformation.py
index 5534ca03ce..d6bafc7c60 100644
--- a/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/gemini/transformation.py
+++ b/litellm/llms/vertex_ai/gemini/transformation.py
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ from pydantic import BaseModel
 
 import litellm
 from litellm._logging import verbose_logger
-from litellm.litellm_core_utils.llm_request_utils import LitellmCoreRequestUtils
 from litellm.litellm_core_utils.prompt_templates.factory import (
     convert_to_anthropic_image_obj,
     convert_to_gemini_tool_call_invoke,
@@ -285,11 +284,6 @@ def _transform_request_body(
     Common transformation logic across sync + async Gemini /generateContent calls.
     """
     # Separate system prompt from rest of message
-    model = LitellmCoreRequestUtils.select_model_for_request_transformation(
-        model=model,
-        litellm_params=litellm_params,
-    )
-
     supports_system_message = get_supports_system_message(
         model=model, custom_llm_provider=custom_llm_provider
     )