A liquid filter cartridge comprising an outer casing defining an inside volume containing a filter element that separates the inside volume into an upstream space and a downstream space, the casing having an end wall defining a liquid inlet passage communicating with the upstream space, and a liquid outlet passage communicating with the downstream space, the casing being adapted for mounting on a support that includes a liquid inlet channel designed to communicate with the inlet passage, a liquid outlet channel designed to communicate with the outlet passage, and a drain channel communicating with the inlet passage. The cartridge includes a closure member fastened to the end wall of the casing and adapted to close the drain channel when the cartridge is mounted on the support.