Flat filter element with molded frame

Flat filter element, in particular an air filter element for the intake air of an internal combustion engine, comprising a folded filter web (37) having a flat-shaped filter body (14) with two, in plan view, the zigzag folding recognize transmitting end faces (23), wherein at the filter body is a frame (15) is cast in sealing, and (15) the frame has sealing surfaces for bearing on corresponding mounting surfaces (17) of the filter housing forming structure (11) so that the filter body (14) having a dirty side (18) and a clean side (19) separated from each other, the sealing surfaces of the frame by a seal (16, 24, 26, 27, 30, 42) are formed, which is fixed to the frame, characterized in that the frame (15) with only one is connected portion of the end faces (23), wherein a closure of the adjacent pleats on the end faces is carried out (23) by a glue bead, which on one side of the filter sheet (37) is applied and a leads etting of the pleats to give a compound of the respectively adjacent folds.