The present subject matter relates to a filter module (1) for filtering a fluid, the filter module (1) comprises an unfiltered side (2), via which the fluid is fed, and a filtered side (3), via which a fluid is discharged, a filter element (4) is arranged between the unfiltered side (2) and the filtered side (3), a cover element (9) with a fluid passage (21) is arranged between the filtered side (3) and the filter element (4), the cover element (9) comprises a bypass (5), which connects the unfiltered side (2) and the filtered side (3) for bypassing the filter element (4), a first check valve (6) prevents fluid flow through the fluid passage (21) from the filtered side (2) to the filter element (4), and a second check valve (7) prevents fluid flow through the bypass (5) from the unfiltered side (2) to the filtered side (3).
